Free throw percentage is a statistic in basketball that measures how often a player successfully makes free throws. A free throw is an unopposed attempt to score points from the free-throw line, awarded after certain fouls. The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of successful free throws by the total number of attempts, then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage. For example, if a player makes 15 out of 20 free throw attempts, their free throw percentage would be 75%. This statistic is important for evaluating a player's shooting ability and can impact a team's overall performance in games. Players with high free throw percentages, like Stephen Curry, are often crucial in close games.