Very Old
Years ago

interesting player "position" roles

13 positions ?

http://www.wired.com/playbook/2012/04/analytics-basketball/

Anonymous
Years ago

Here is wherre alkl the old school coaches yelling, "just pick the 10 best players" now struggle to undertstand that you need a varitey of playres to win.

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Tyrell
Years ago

It is a good read!

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Bear
Years ago

1.Offensive Ball-Handler. This guy handles the ball and specializes in points, free throws and shots attempted, but is below average in steals and blocks.

2.Defensive Ball-Handler. This is a defense-minded player who handles the ball and specializes in assists and steals, but is only so-so when it comes to points, free throws and shots.

3.Combo Ball-Handler. These players are adept at both offense and defense but don't stand out in either category.

4.Shooting Ball-Handler. Someone with a knack for scoring, characterized by above-average field goal attempts and points.

5.Role-Playing Ball-Handler. These guys play fewer minutes and don’t have as big a statistical impact on the game.

6.3-Point Rebounder. Such a player is a ball-handler and big man above average in rebounds and three-pointers, both attempted and made, compared to ball-handlers.

7.Scoring Rebounder. He grabs the ball frequently and demands attention when on offense.

8.Paint Protector. A big man like Marcus Camby and Tyson Chandler known for blocking shots and getting rebounds, but also for racking up more fouls than points.

9.Scoring Paint Protector. These players stand out on offense and defense, scoring, rebounding and blocking shots at a very high rate.

10.NBA 1st-Team. This is a select group of players so far above average in every statistical category that the software simply groups them together regardless of their height or weight.

11.NBA 2nd-Team. Not quite as good, but still really, really good. Rudy Gay and Caron Butler are examples.
12.Role Player. Slightly less skilled than the 2nd-team guys, and they don’t play many minutes.

13.One-of-a-Kind. These guys are so good they are off the charts — literally. The software could not connect them to any other player.

The 13 positions are based on how players compare to the league average in seven statistical categories: Points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocked shots, turnovers and fouls. The stats were normalized on a per-minute basis to adjust for playing time, so starters got the same consideration as backups.

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Bear
Years ago

Now for my list:

1.

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Bear
Years ago

Try again...

1. The athlete - fast and tall with a great spring and can dunk it from all angles.

2.

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Bear
Years ago

Damn computer bugs...

Try again...

1. The athlete - fast and tall with a great spring and can dunk it from all angles.

2. The leader - great handles and makes the right decisions, leads by example and can pass the crap out of it.

3. The scorer - can shhot it! No more needs to be said.

4. Hercules - blocks the crap out of it, fights like a gladiator in the post and scares the hell out of the oposition.

5. The magician - Can do it all, plays both ends with strong defence and an ability to get to the rack when he wants and doesn't miss free throws.

6. The cavalry - starts on the bench and comes along when you need him. Chaaaaaarge!!!

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