gamesplayed
Games played (GP) is a standard counting statistic used in team and individual sports to denote the number of official games in which a player has appeared for a team during a defined period, typically a season or a career to date. If a player does not enter the game, they do not receive a GP for that game. The exact definition can vary by sport and league, but the general idea is participation in an official game.
In basketball and hockey, GP counts every game in which the player took part in the game.
GP is used to measure experience, durability, and career length, and it can affect eligibility for certain
Interpreting GP requires context: a high GP with low per-game production may indicate durability but limited
Examples: In the NBA, a player who appears in all 82 regular-season games has GP = 82 for