Category: NBA

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 minutesThe game of basketball has been changing since 1949 when the NBA was created and is continuing to evolve. The offensive playstyle today compared to how the game was played in the 1990s is completely different due to the growing use of the three-point shot. The incorporation of this shot has led players like Steph Curry and Damian Lillard to create insane plays that have gone down in history. The offensive aspect has grown tremendously in the past few years, which makes it harder to decipher who the best offensive player is. In this past season...

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%,...