What Is PRA in Basketball?

PRA is points plus rebounds plus assists. It compresses three familiar box-score categories into one production total.

PRA = PPG + RPG + APG

A simple example

A player averaging 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists has a PRA of 43. PRA makes it easy to compare broad offensive involvement without scanning three separate columns. It also explains why a versatile creator can match a higher-scoring specialist: rebounds and assists represent other ways of influencing possessions.

What PRA captures

PRA rewards scoring volume, rebounding involvement, and playmaking. It is intuitive, works across seasons, and uses statistics most fans already understand. On Facts Over Feelings, Max PRA identifies the regular season in which a player recorded his highest per-game sum of those three categories.

What PRA misses

PRA does not measure shooting efficiency, turnovers, defense, screen setting, off-ball movement, pace, role, or the value of a possession. A rebound is counted the same whether contested or uncontested, and an assist does not capture every advantage created by a passer. High-minute and high-usage players also have more opportunities to accumulate each component.

How to use it responsibly

Treat PRA as a starting point, not a complete ranking. It is most useful when paired with efficiency, team context, playoff performance, longevity, and awards. That is why this site keeps Max PRA separate from Peak Season: the largest three-category sum is objective, while choosing a player’s most meaningful season requires broader context.