nba_stats_gurus_can_t_work_together_anymore_that_s_a_problem.html

nba_stats_gurus_can_t_work_together_anymore_that_s_a_problem.html

8/1/2013

link

http://www.slate.com/articles/sports/sports_nut/2013/02/nba_stats_gurus_can_t_work_together_anymore_that_s_a_problem.html

summary

This article discusses the growing divide between traditional basketball analysts and the newer breed of statistics-driven analysts known as "stats gurus" in the world of NBA basketball. It highlights the significant influence of advanced statistics on how the game is analyzed and how teams are constructed. It delves into the clash between these two groups, with traditional analysts often resisting the growing emphasis on advanced metrics. The author argues that this division is detrimental to the sport, as both sides can benefit from the insights and perspectives offered by the other. Ultimately, the article explores the challenges of incorporating advanced statistics into the traditional basketball analysis and the need for collaboration between these two factions.

tags

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