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"Explains important statistics and their history in the sport of basketball"--
"Explains important statistics and their history in the sport of basketball"--
A reference guide to all National Basketball Association teams, important players, coaches, games, and statistics.
Which NBA player has the worst free-throw percentage? Which teams have the best winning record? Filled with charts, graphs, and vivid photos, this book covers some of the most important and interesting NBA statistics throughout history.
"Explains important statistics and their history in the sport of baseball"--
Journey "inside the numbers" for an exceptional set of statistical tools and rules that can help explain the winning, or losing, ways of a basketball team. Basketball on Paper doesn't diagram plays or explain how players get in shape, but instead demonstrates how to interpret player and team performance. Dean Oliver highlights general strategies for teams when they're winning or losing and what aspects should be the focus in either situation. He describes and quantifies the jobs of team leaders and role players, then discusses the interactions between players and how to achieve the best fit. Oliver conceptualizes the meaning of teamwork and how to quantify the value of different types of players working together. He examines historically successful NBA teams and identifies what made them so successful: individual talent, a system of putting players together, or good coaching. Oliver then uses these statistical tools and case studies to evaluate the best players in history, such as Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Charles Barkley and how they contributed to their teams' success. He does the same for some of the NBA's "oddball" players-Manute Bol, Muggsy Bogues, and Dennis Rodman and for the WNBA's top players. Basketball on Paper is unique in its incorporation of business and analytical concepts within the context of basketball to measure the value of players in a cooperative setting. Whether you're looking for strategies or new ideas to throw out while watching the ballgame at a sports bar, Dean Oliver'sBasketball on Paper will give you amazing new insights into teamwork, coaching, and success.
Why streaks happen and why they matter.
There are few places more exciting than the basketball court... Yet few kids realize just how exciting the whole story of the game really is. 210.2 million people follow the NBA league across its various social media platforms, making it the most popular sports league in the world. So why is it that no one really understands its history? If your kids aspire to be the next LeBron James, they're already hungry for basketball knowledge... and a deeper understanding of the rich and colorful history of the sport is only going to improve their practice and deepen their love of the game. Even for kids who don't play but love nothing more than watching the New York Knicks work their magic on the court, all their favorite heroes will come to life when they get to know a little more about the inspirational stories that happen outside of the spotlight. If you've ever watched your child dribble the ball across the driveway narrating their all-star play with a creative commentary, or heard your teen raving about the last Bulls game, you know they've got basketball fever... and this one's a fever that deserves to be fed! The NBA was founded in 1946, and there have been many dramatic twists and turns to get it to where it is today. For kids who look up to the likes of Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson, understanding a little more about the history of basketball is a game-changer. Watch their passion soar and their determination fly when they hear the inspirational stories behind the NBA's forgotten history. History of NBA Basketball That Nobody Talks About for Kids delves right inside that history, uncovering all the most inspirational gold. Inside, you'll discover: The question you didn't know you needed to ask, answered - what exactly is NBA basketball? How basketball has evolved from its humble beginnings (the full story from 1891 to the present day) A closer look at 15 of the best basketball players in the history of the game - as identified by the NBA The greatest basketball player nicknames of all time (no kid will be able to resist coming up with their own contender!) Fascinating forgotten facts from the depths of NBA history (dinner table conversation is about to get super interesting!) The inspirational rags-to-riches stories from key figures like LeBron James 8 of the greatest underdog moments in NBA history (nothing inspires a kid like an underdog story!) Eye-catching cartoon illustrations to bring the stories to life and spark your child's imagination And much more. The basketball court has been exciting kids all over the world for years... Yet few know just how colorful its history really is. Do your kid a favor: Give them the tools they need to explore the players and stories that make the game what it is today... And who knows? Maybe you'll have the next big star of the NBA on your hands!
Are top scorers really the most valuable players? Are games decided in the final few minutes? Does the team with the best player usually win?Thinking Basketball challenges a number of common beliefs about the game by taking a deep dive into the patterns and history of the NBA. Explore how certain myths arose while using our own cognition as a window into the game's popular narratives. New basketball concepts are introduced, such as power plays, portability and why the best player shouldn't always shoot. Discover how the box score can be misleading, why "closers" are overrated and how the outcome of a game fundamentally alters our memory. Behavioral economics, traffic paradoxes and other metaphors highlight this thought-provoking insight into the NBA and our own thinking. A must-read for any basketball fan -- you'll never view the sport, and maybe the world, the same again.
"Describes how to use statistics and math to create and run a successful fantasy basketball team"--