I'm passing up open basketball shots to protect my percentage. How do I stop playing for the spreadsheet?

I caught the ball with nobody close, looked at the basket, and passed it back. Our guard had to put up a hurried shot. On the bench he asked, "Were you waiting for a better chance than that?"

We've started recording attempts and makes in our adult basketball league. After one good game, I found myself near the top of our team's shooting-percentage sheet. Now I notice myself taking the comfortable chances and finding a reason to pass the uncertain ones.

Some passes are sensible. This one was mostly about avoiding another miss beside my name. Nobody told me the percentage would decide selection; I've turned it into a test on my own.

I want to ask the coach what chances he expects me to take, but I'm embarrassed to admit why I've been hesitating. Would you say it directly or start with a review of the possessions? I don't want to fix the problem by taking every shot, either. I'd like the numbers to describe my game instead of quietly choosing it.