Table 3.
Control population performance before and after index year
| Before Index Season | After Index Season | P Value (paired samples Student t test) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean seasons NBA experience | 4.0 ± 0.0 | 5.1 ± 3.4 | NA |
| Mean games played per season | 62.6 ± 17.1 | 54.7 ± 22.9 | 0.02 |
| Mean minutes per game | 23.8 ± 8.5 | 19.9 ± 7.8 | <0.00 |
| Mean points per game | 10.3 ± 6.0 | 7.5 ± 4.5 | <0.00 |
| Mean rebounds/game | 4.3 ± 2.7 | 3.3 ± 2.0 | <0.00 |
| Mean assists/game | 2.4 ± 2.0 | 2.0 ± 1.9 | <0.00 |
| Mean steals/game | 1.0 ± 1.0 | 0.7 ± 0.5 | 0.01 |
| Mean blocks per game | 0.6 ± 0.7 | 0.4 ± 0.4 | <0.00 |
| Mean annual salary, US$ millions | 1.3 ± 0.9 | 3.2 ± 3.5 | <0.00 |
| Mean field goal percentage | 44.8 ± 9.1 | 42.2 ± 6.3 | 0.03 |
| Mean free throw percentage | 74.5 ± 8.3 | 70.3 ± 12.1 | <0.00 |
| Number of All-Stars | 15 | 5 | 0.02 |
NA, not applicable.