It’s been a long, windy journey to get here, one that started with plans for a video. (That wouldn’t have been enough time to discuss
(? The Ringer) About a year ago, I trained Dean Oliver’s four factors (AKA the outcomes for a possession) on offensive and defensive ratings from 1974
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(? The Ringer) Inspired by the likes of Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, and Thinking Basketball among countless others, I’m continuing here a “5 Thoughts” series. Watching and studying
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(? The Ringer) Inspired by the likes of Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, and Thinking Basketball among countless others, I’m introducing here a “5 Thoughts” series. Watching and studying