Ever since I did my deep dive on scoring 50+ (read about it here), I have come back to the subject over and over in my mind. Part of my fascination is that the game has changed so much and scoring 50+ is now more attainable than ever with the three point line and free… Continue reading Back to 50+ PT. 1 of n
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Giannis… a word
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFcme5sLMvY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA3CqVZrFZs From a 2018 story on 538 And so to achieve that featherweight feeling, Durant wears a size-18 while on the court — one full size bigger than what he wears when in casual settings. “These are like slippers, man, and I just try to be as efficient as I can when I create… Continue reading Giannis… a word
Free Throw Percentage – Time and Positions Matter
Late one night, in the fall of 2019 when the world was normalish, I was in a dark basement and was wondering what the free throw percentage was for guards vs forwards. You know, Bigs vs Smalls. Was there a difference? See, it was taught to me that Bigs aren't great free throw shooters. It… Continue reading Free Throw Percentage – Time and Positions Matter
Kyle Kuzma is ballin’ out
Who is this guy? Kyle Kuzma is in the argument now of ROY due to his strong performance against the Rockets where he had a career high 38 points. That game should have put him over the edge. He was the best Laker on the court and for almost all of this year a godsend… Continue reading Kyle Kuzma is ballin’ out
What you missed during the 1986 Bulls v Celtics Game 2
"I think he's God disguised as Michael Jordan." - Larry Bird Game 2 of the 1986 Bulls v Celtics in the Eastern Conference Playoffs is considered one of the greatest games of all time and even catapulting the NBA in popularity. Michael Jordan was sensational. A lot has been written and documented about his performance.… Continue reading What you missed during the 1986 Bulls v Celtics Game 2