Shot creating in the NBA is a skill that is crucial for success. The best teams are littered with shot creators, not only with their best players, but also in their other starters and some bench players. Having a plethora of shot creators allows an offense to be able to flow through many players, making … Continue reading Finding the Best Shot Creators in the NBA
The 2020 NBA Draft concluded on Wednesday as the new crop of players were introduced to the NBA. The draft class this year was unique as the number one overall pick was being disputed up until the pick was made. Even though the top choice was the most talked about among fans and analysts of … Continue reading Projecting the Outlooks of the 2020 NBA Draft Picks
Runningbacks have been an enigma is the NFL as the league has transitioned more and more towards passing the ball. There are high profile runningbacks every year that seem to be able to run efficiently and be helpful in the pass game, but then they disappear in only a few years. Yet, some runningbacks continue … Continue reading The Value of NFL Runningbacks
Quarterbacks are by far the most important position in the NFL. Having a great quarterback will lead to sustained success and a chance at a Super Bowl for any team lucky enough to attain one. However, there are not many stats that capture the full impact of a quarterback. Yet, only two stats are used … Continue reading QB Wins and MVP Rating: New Quarterback Stats
The NBA Finals concluded this past week, with the Los Angeles Lakers taking down the Miami Heat in six games to secure their 17th all time championship, tying them for the most in the NBA with their longtime rivals, the Boston Celtics. The Heat, the surprise team in the playoffs, became the first 5 seed … Continue reading How Each Player in the Finals Really Performed
The old adage "Defense Wins Championships" is used in all sports, especially when the playoffs are around the corner. Coaches and players around the NBA are no exception, as it is always thrown around in post game interviews and pre game speeches. However, does defense actually win championships? Is defense actually more important than offense … Continue reading Fact or Fiction: Defense Wins Championships
Each year, as NBA teams make their way towards their goal of winning the championship, new players emerge as superstars. This year has been no different, with a new crop of breakout stars this year. On the other hand, some players fail to perform at their expected level and contribute to their team's earlier than … Continue reading The Biggest Surprises and Disappointments of the Playoffs
Last Tuesday, the Nuggets completed their second comeback from down 3 games to 1 of this postseason as they beat the Clippers 104-89. The event was one of several of the Nuggets' post season this year. Their journey has consisted of a 3-1 comeback against the Jazz, a second 3-1 comeback against the Clippers, and … Continue reading The Improbability of the Nuggets Playoff Run
When the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic on August 29 and set up the conference semi finals matchup of the Bucks against the Heat, no one was ready for what was about to happen. The Bucks, a team that was on pace to break the 70 win threshold at the beginning on March, had … Continue reading How the Bucks Can Save Their Season
The conference quarter finals are coming to a close as the Bucks, Raptors, Celtics, Heat, Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets, and Rockets have advanced to the conference semi finals. In this article, I will give the updated round by round probabilities for each of the 8 remaining NBA teams, and I will preview the four conference semi … Continue reading NBA Playoff Preview: Round 2
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