Kawhi Leonard is 18% more efficient this season than last season. He ranks 5th in overall efficiency, behind Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and LeBron James. He’s the only player in the top-5 in both offensive (5th) and defensive win shares (1st). Leonard’s overall win shares are second in the NBA to Curry. [Read more…]
The Nets cleared out their front office this week, removing their head coach and general manager. Brooklyn has lost 5 straight games, including a 27-point loss to the Spurs on Monday. The new head coach and GM will face many challenges, both on and off the court. [Read more…]
Dominique Wilkins turns 56 years old today. The 9-time All-Star and 2006 Basketball Hall of Famer is one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. [Read more…]
The Hawks ranked 27th in rebound percentage on their way to 60 wins last season. Atlanta is on pace for 48 wins this year. It’s offensive efficiency is down 2%. It’s defensive efficiency is down 1%. And yes, even the rebound rate has fallen off – down 2% to last in the league. The Hawks lack of rebounding leads to certain limitations. [Read more…]
The Nuggets seems to have found a gem in Will Barton. His efficiency this season is 33rd in the NBA, higher than Jimmy Butler, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Love. [Read more…]
In honor of LeBron James’ 31st birthday, here are some notes about the historical nature of his career. [Read more…]
The Thunder made an offseason coaching change from Scott Brooks to Billy Donovan. The move was inherently tied to Donovan’s ability as an offensive coach to improve the team’s efficiency and versatility. [Read more…]
On this date in 2006, the NBA announced that it would cease using the new synthetic ball (in use since the 2006-07 season began), and revert to the leather one. [Read more…]