Author: Jackson McGuire

Reading Time: 3 minutes This is a continuation of comparing players using Per 100 stats, Advanced stats, and Situations around these players. Oftentimes I’m trying to portray an underrated or overrated player.    Comparison 1Player A: Per 100: 33.4 points (50.8 FG%, 41.8 3P%, 80.8 FT%, 62.3 TS%), 0.4 ScoreVal, 8.3 assists, 10.7 Box Creation, 6.5 Passer Rating, 0.7 PlayVal, 4.3 turnovers, 6.7 rebounds (0.8 ORB, 5.9 DRB, 1.6 contested rebounds), 2.7 deflections, 1.1 steals, 0.9 blocksAdvanced: +2.4 RAPTOR (+3.7 OFF, -1.3 DEF), +2.9 EPM (+3.3 OFF, -0.4 DEF), +0.11 LEBRON (+1.52 OFF, -1.4 DEF), +0.86 RPM (+0.92 OFF,...

Reading Time: 3 minutes After another season of Basketball, there is more debate on who should have won each award. That being said, here is my opinion on who should have won each award. MVP: Nikola Jokic – Jokic combines scoring volume and efficiency with some of the best playmaking in the league. Jokic led the league in pretty much every advanced stat, and he played every game. He led in “+/-” stats and “Wins Provided.” To put it simply, Jokic was the most valuable player in the league. Per 100: 37.7 points (56.6 FG%, 38.8 3P%, 86.8 FT%,...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Here is a blind comparison from four different players and their stats. Rank these plates before looking at who they are. Note these stats are from a bit earlier in the year. Player 1: Per 100 Possessions: 26.6 points (44.4% FG, 42.2% 3P, 82.9% FT, and 58.8% TS), 9.4 assists (25.7 AST Points Created and 1.3 Secondary Assists), 3.1 turnovers, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 steals, and 0.2 blocksAdvanced Stats: (29 games played and 29.4 MPG) 19.2 PER, 3.4 WS (2.3 OWS, 1.1 DWS), .194 WS/48, 3.9 BPM (3.4 OBPM, 0.5 DBPM), 1.3 VORP, 8.9 TOT. Overall...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Building a NBA Team:Part 1 (Cleaning Up): Before starting a rebuild, teams should hire a new general manager/executive and a new coach. Three candidates I would try bringing in for the general manager/executive position are Sam Hinkie, Sam Presti, and Mike Zarren. In this position, teams should be looking for someone who has been under another executive who has made good trades, has drafted well, and uses analytics. My first head coaching choice would be Kenny Atkinson because of his success with the Nets. Other candidates I would consider would be Jay Wright and Jamahl...