Basketball Analytics

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This book is essential for sports analytics enthusiasts and basketball students. Authors Stephen Shea, Ph.D., and Christopher Baker leverage their expertise to introduce innovative metrics for evaluating player performance, team dynamics, and construction in the NBA. They present original, objective strategies for understanding team success while acknowledging industry best practices. New performance statistics include Offensive Efficiency (OE), Efficient Offensive Production (EOP), Defensive Stops Gained (DSG), and Approximate Value (AV). OE assesses a player's offensive decision-making, while EOP adjusts points and assists for efficiency. DSG provides a comprehensive measure of defensive contributions without relying solely on traditional stats like blocks and steals. AV quantifies overall player performance, competing with existing metrics. The book also explores player involvement through Point, Rebound, and Assist Balance, and examines whether teams should pursue balance or unbalance. A study on NBA draft pick values analyzes the average worth of each pick and the likelihood of securing star or role players, shedding light on draft successes and failures since 1977. Additionally, the authors redefine court positions, discuss unpredictability in the game, and apply spatial tracking technology. They tackle pressing questions about player value, defensive impact, offensive strategies in clutch situations, and the challenges