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The Best Snipers of 2022-23
In today’s NBA it goes without saying that one of the most desirable traits is to accurately and consistently shoot the ball at range. As we gear up for the NBA postseason I want to look at the most lethal snipers by position for the 2023 NBA season using an interesting metric called SQ, or…
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G-League Standouts
Talent is everywhere, and especially in the G-League! Below are some G-League standouts that deserve a real shot to crack an NBA rotation. Mason Jones – Mexico City Capitanes The leading scorer in the G-League, Jones is a sharpshooter that pours in buckets every single game. A product of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Jones has been…
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NBA Draft Big Board 4.0
A Few Notes: -Brandon Miller is safely #3 for me now. He has length, shooting, ball handling, passing, etc. A perfect SF in today’s NBA. -I’ve gone back and forth on GG Jackson as a prospect. Yes, he’s young and has the physical tools to succeed. But the horrible shooting splits have me extremely hesitant…
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Top Low-Usage Shooters in the NBA
I love a good old stats query to find some trends/unique players and how they help their teams. One I recently ran is the top 10 players by TS% who are considered low usage (less than 10 FGA). Below are the results: These guys know how to score without high volume attempts – which is…
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Jordan Nwora is Coming Into His Own
The 2021 preseason hype for Jordan Nwora was real. He averaged nearly 18 points per game in Milwaukee’s ramp-up campaign that year, including one outing where he famously outscored Kevin Durant. He was a shot-making inferno and had fans drooling over what he could bring to the reigning champ’s rotation. Unfortunately, unreliability on both ends…
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Top 3 Point Shooters in 2023 Draft
You can never have too many 3 point shooters on your team, right? Below are my top 10 snipers in this 2023 draft class. Some of these guys will make an immediate impact their rookie years. Check it out below: 1. Brandon Miller – Alabama Miller is hands down the best shooter in the draft.…
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NBA Net Rating Prediction
It’s simple – the past 10 years have shown us that the NBA Champion finishes within the top 5 in Net Rating. There’s always conversation about teams with vets or a collection of talent that will put it all together at the right time and make a huge run for the championship, but history tells…
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LG Hoops Rookie Favorites
We’ve been able to get a good glimpse at all of the rookies this year and we’re starting to see some potential career arch comparison for these young studs. Now, these aren’t perfect comparisons, but I do think it captures what kind of player these rooks can turn into. Jalen Williams – Oklahoma City Thunder…
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Indiana Pacers Draft Targets
I’m a huge fan of how the Pacers have been built and I personally believe they are only a few smart moves away from being a strong up-and-comer in the Eastern Conference. Below are some draft targets that I think fit the current construction of Indiana and where they could land them in the draft…
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Stock Rising Draft Prospects
Jacob Toppin – Kentucky 6’9″, insane athleticism, strong handles, and improved shooting. Jacob Toppin is turning into a legit prospect during his senior year at Kentucky. He has a strong pull up jumper, can rebound and bring the ball up the floor, and has the defensive versatility to guard 1-5. I’ve had Toppin on the…
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