I see too many young players who cannot recognize strengths and weaknesses quickly and take advantage of them. There are many other examples in the game of basketball where knowing percentages will make a you a much better player. For example, knowing percentage wise where the ball will come off the basket ring the greatest percentage of the time when shot from the right side of the basket at 45 degrees. Or, Knowing that teams that don't get 70 percent or more of their points in the paint over the course of a season rarely win championships. Teams that win championships always have a positive turnover ratio against their opponents, make 80 percent of their free throws as a team, and shoot more free throws than their opponents because they bring the ball inside more.
Winners also get back and give up the fewest transition points.
Percentage basketball is getting more shots and better shots than your opponent. The point is young players, talent will get you on the court, but being able to play the percentages will ultimately be the difference in you being a fully skilled player and your team a winner. Winners carry the positive effects of effort, teamwork, and enhanced self-esteem into life after basketball. Talent without focus, and the intelligence to play high percentage ends up talking about what should have been. Learn the percentage game, and you'll become a much better player, even if at times you struggle with inconsistency other parts of your game as your basketball skills mature.