The 2024-25 NBA season has begun with a focus on the importance of interior vs. perimeter defense, sparking debates among executives. Using available data, a method was created to quantify defensive impact by combining steals, blocks, rebounds, contested shots, and Real Adjusted Plus-Minus to determine Points Defended per game. The analysis revealed Victor Wembanyama as the NBA’s top defender, highlighting the ongoing evolution of defensive strategies in the league.
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Nate Silver joins the Dunc’d On podcast to discuss the implications of a recent NBA scandal, addressing fan concerns about game integrity and the motivations behind alleged misconduct by players like Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups. The conversation also explores potential solutions for the NBA to resolve these issues and maintain trust among fans and bettors.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8ryuARraEc Want More Context? 🔎
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