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Data supports claim that if Kobe stops ball hogging the Lakers will win more

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Rafael Irizarry

The Lakers recently snapped a four game losing streak. In that game Kobe, the league leader in field goal attempts and missed shots, had a season low of 14 points but a season high of 14 assists. This makes sense … Continue reading →

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Why don't we hear more about Adrian Dantley on ESPN? This graph makes me think he was as good an offensive player as Michael Jordan.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

In my last post I complained about efficiency not being discussed enough by NBA announcers and commentators. I pointed out that some of the best scorers have relatively low FG% or TS%. However, via the comments it was pointed out … Continue reading →

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This graph makes me think Kobe is not that good, he just shoots a lot

Posted on January 31, 2012 by admin

I find it surprising that NBA commentators rarely talk about field goal percentage. Everybody knows that the more you shoot the more you score. But players that score a lot are admired without consideration of their FG%. Of course having … Continue reading →

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