Author: John Philip

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2021-05-20

Total Pages: 38

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A quick and easy read to help you take your understanding of basketball to the next level. Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world, yet most fans don't know much about the details of the game. Stats vs Analytics will provide an introduction to the world of analytics and provide insight into the story of the game that goes beyond the boxscore. Without overcomplicating the issues Basketball Stats vs Analytics will give you insight into the metrics of the modern game. Highly competitive teams in leagues all over the world rely on analytics to scout opponents and find talent. Get a brief introduction to why some players are highly valued, even though the standard boxscores may not show big numbers, learn what is the relationship between stats and analytics, gain more insight into the value of the players you like to watch and see how coaches and GMs use analytics to help them win. Learn the basics about: True Shooting Percentage (TS%) Effective Shooting Percentage (EFG%) Points Per Possession (PPP) Player Efficiency Rating (PER) Usage Rate or Percentage (USG%) Offensive Rating (ORtg) Offensive and Defensive Rebound Rate (ORB% and DRB%) Assist and Turnover Rate (AST% and TOV%) Steal and Block Rate Points Per 100 Possessions Offensive and Defensive Efficiency Basketball Stats vs Analytics: A Quick and Easy Beginners Guide to Basketball Analytics is a must read for anyone hoping to share in basketball conversations with astute friends and collegues. Or a great read for people new to the game that want to understand a little bit more of why things happen and what makes a team or player great. Scroll up and click on the "buy now" button to raise your understanding of the game of basketball!