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Kawhi Leonard used to be compared to Scottie Pippen for his defense, but his massive scoring ability has made him a closer proxy to Michael Jordan. Is he an MVP-level player? Is he still one of the league's best defenders? Just how good is he in the playoffs? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Toronto Raptors' star while incorporating analytics & stats to assess his overall impact. Support at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Basketball-Ben-Taylor/dp/1532968175 Podcast: https://player.fm/series/thinking-basketball or at https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ben-taylor/thinking-basketball-podcast Website: https://www.backpicks.com Twitter: @elgee35 Ben Taylor is the author of Thinking Basketball, a Nylon Calculus contributor, creator of the Backpicks Top 40 series & host of the Thinking Basketball podcast. Stats courtesy: http://www.pbpstats.com @bballport https://www.basketball-reference.com https://stats.nba.com IMPACT METRICS -Backpicks BPM is a proprietary model that focuses on player skill instead of situational value. It is box score only. -PIPM is a hybrid model (box score and plus-minus) that "luck-adjusts" plus-minus data (regresses FT% and 3pt%) to account for noise and is more sensitive to a player's role/fit on a given team. Created by @JacobEGoldstein -Luck-Adjusted RAPM is a pure plus-minus model adjusted for shooting luck, reducing some of the noise of single-season APM. It is most sensitive to role/fit of these three. Available at: http://nbashotcharts.com/home ----- Footage in this video is owned by the NBA and its partners. It is intended for critique and education. Music by csus (instrumental)
Houston and Golden State are again facing off in the NBA Playoffs in what has been described as the “battle for basketball's soul.” Which is a superior offensive philosophy, the Rocket's isolation or the Warrior's motion? Former New Mexico St. video coordinator Jordan Sperber stops by to break down the incredible differences in the way the NBA's top two offenses attack, counters to defend them and what gives the Warriors offense an unparalleled top gear. Jordan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWjDw4A6654SyA3ryTy00Uw Jordan's twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopvision68 Support at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Basketball-Ben-Taylor/dp/1532968175 Podcast: https://player.fm/series/thinking-basketball or at https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ben-taylor/thinking-basketball-podcast Website: https://www.backpicks.com Twitter: @elgee35 Ben Taylor is the author of Thinking Basketball, a Nylon Calculus contributor, creator of the Backpicks Top 40 series & host of the Thinking Basketball podcast. Stats courtesy: http://www.pbpstats.com @bballport https://www.basketball-reference.com https://stats.nba.com -- Music by Chillhop: https://www.youtube.com/chillhopdotcom Joakim Karud – Canals: https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud/canals-chilihop-essentials-summer-2016
Russell Westbrook is having an historically bad shooting year. But what about the other elements of his game? How valuable is he despite his inefficient shooting? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star point guard while incorporating analytics & stats to assess his overall impact. Support at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Basketball-Ben-Taylor/dp/1532968175 Podcast: https://player.fm/series/thinking-basketball or at https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ben-taylor/thinking-basketball-podcast Website: www.backpicks.com Twitter: @elgee35 EDIT: At 5:35, I mistakenly call Frank Jackson (31% 3-pt shooter) Tim Frazier. Thanks to lil timmy for pointing this out. Ben Taylor is the author of Thinking Basketball, a Nylon Calculus contributor, creator of the Backpicks Top 40 series & host of the Thinking Basketball podcast. Stats courtesy: http://www.pbpstats.com @bballport http://canzhiye.com/rapm/ (250 RAPM) https://www.basketball-reference.com https://stats.nba.com Backpicks BPM is a proprietary model that focuses on player skill instead of situational value. PIPM is a hybrid model that "luck-adjusts" plus-minus data (regresses FT% and 3pt%) to account for noise and is more sensitive to a player's role/fit on a given team. Footage in this video is owned by the NBA and its partners. It is intended for critique and education. Music by Andy Beatz | Nacht Aktiv
James Harden has been white hot since the beginning of December, posting 21 straight 30-point games. In that span, he's averaging 43.1 points per game on efficiency 7.3% better than the league (true shooting). This video discusses Harden's season among the all-time great scoring years in NBA history, including Michael Jordan's best seasons and Stephen Curry's transcendent 2016 season. If you're interested in more about Scoring Value and the top scoring seasons ever, check out podcast episodes #1 and #2 (available on major podcast networks): https://player.fm/series/thinking-basketball or at https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ben-taylor/thinking-basketball-podcast Dime Drop's Harden video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF4aSdvrSkA Support at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Basketball-Ben-Taylor/dp/1532968175 Website: www.backpicks.com Twitter: @elgee35 Ben Taylor is the author of Thinking Basketball, a Nylon Calculus contributor, creator of the Backpicks Top 40 series & host of the Thinking Basketball podcast. Thanks to basketball-reference.com and pbpstats.com Music by DJCutman: youtube.com/djcutman Footage in this video is owned by the NBA and its partners. It is intended for critique and education.