The Philadelphia 76ers' season ended on Sunday when the Boston Celtics completed a four game sweep in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. The loss marks the end of a disappointing season for the 76ers, failing to meet their high expectations. Even though the 76ers were without all-star Ben Simmons, they were still … Continue reading Who’s to Blame for the 76ers First Round Embarrassment?
The NBA Playoff Bracket is set and are set to begin today. The weirdest season in recent memory is entering the final stretch and will crown a champion soon. Before the playoffs start, let's see how good the chances are for the 16 playoff teams and preview the 8 first round matchups. Playoff Chances Methods … Continue reading NBA Playoff Preview: Round 1
Shooting is the most important element of the game of basketball. Teams that win the shooting battle very often win basketball games (I think its around 75-80% of the time). Therefore, every basketball team in existence should try their best to acquire the best shooters. The ones who can make difficult shots are even more … Continue reading Shooting Above Average: A New Way to Evaluate NBA Shooting
With the NBA MVP announcement on the horizon, fans around the NBA are wondering who will win. The competition is mainly down to two players, with Giannis Antetokounmpo trying to seize his second consecutive MVP award while LeBron James is driving the western conference one seed Los Angeles Lakers after having a down year in … Continue reading Giannis vs LeBron: Who Should win the 2020 NBA MVP Award
Teams in the NBA are always looking to get an edge over their opponent. They will seize opportunity of any chance to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals in order to bring their city a championship. Free agency is one event on the basketball calendar that these teams use to bolster their squads and … Continue reading Finding the Gems of Free Agency
Ben Simmons has been one of the most controversial players ever since he entered the NBA in 2016. Even though he won Rookie of the Year in 2018 and became an all star in 2019 and 2020, expert analysts and NBA fans have questioned his true ability and potential. Simmons has shot a total of … Continue reading The Ben Simmons Problem: Does He Need a Jumpshot?
Statistics are a powerful tool in constructing a team in the NBA. Simple stats such as three point percentage or per 36 stats can help to avoid counting stats and find hidden gems to add to a team or get a good player on a favorable deal. Then, there are advanced stats, like turnover percentage … Continue reading The Stats that Predict NBA Futures
Giannis Antetokounmpo's impending free agency has been a hot topic of discussion in the NBA recently. His decision on whether to stay or leave the team that drafted him, the Milwaukee Bucks, will shape the NBA for the next decade. If Giannis leaves the small market Bucks for a larger market such as Los Angeles … Continue reading The Bucks Shouldn’t Worry About Losing Giannis Antetokounmpo in Free Agency
The NBA has had dynasties every year in its history. The 60s were dominated by the Cetlics, the 70s by the Bullets and others, the 80s by the Lakers, the 90s by the Bulls, the 2000s by the Spurs, and the 2010s by the Warriors. Each time period in NBA history has had teams that … Continue reading Looking Back: NBA Dynasties
Duke. Kentucky. North Carolina. Michigan State. Kansas. Villanova. Virginia. What do all these teams have in common other than having been exceptional for the past few seasons? The answer is that they all have great coaches that are able to guide their teams to success year after year despite the roster turnover they face. Prominent … Continue reading Ranking College Basketball Coaches Using Stats
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