He is a prolific scorer, averaging 25.3 points per game for his career, along with 5.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.5 steals (as of the end of the 20102011 regular season).191 He is known for his ability to create shots for himself and is a standout threepoint shooter, sharing the singlegame NBA record for three pointers made with twelve.192 Bryant is often cited as one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA,193 though his 45.4% career field goal average is considered moderate. He utilizes his wide array of moves and shots to elude defenders and score from virtually anywhere on the floor. Some of Bryants best moves are his turnaround jump shot, and his ability to post up his defenders and score with a fadeaway jumpshot. Chris Ballard, a Sports Illustrated NBA writer, describes a jab stepandpause as a move Bryant uses where he jabs his nonpivot foot forward to let the defender relax and instead of bringing the jab foot back, he pushes off it and drive around his opponent to get to the basket.