The Myth of Clutch Players

Interesting conversation on Public Radio's Marketplace about whether clutch players really exist. Do some players actually perform better under pressure -- make better shots under extreme, last-minute pressure than they would under merely high-pressure conditions? 

The answer is no. Those reported to be clutch players are actually just great players who get more opportunities to make last minute shots, and score at the same percentages that they do in other parts of the game. Also, we tend to remember the great last-minute shots, and forget the last-minute misses.

Listen here for the explanation:

 

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