How The NBA Data And Analytics Revolution Has Changed The Game

May 14th, 2020

Title : How The NBA Data And Analytics Revolution Has Changed The Game
Blog#3
Name : Jevon Jerico
Student ID : D0708513
Written by : Milos Mudric
When basketball was still in its early stages, data and analytics were rarely used. Fast forward to the present day, and data science and data analytics are being used in virtually every single sport. data analytics has always been used since the creation of the sport. box scores are used to tell how many points, rebounds, and assist a player makes. However, this data doesn't provide the same information as the data analytics we have today.
One of the biggest breakthrough for the NBA in recent history is the introduction of video tracking.  Positioning is now trackable the entire game, and that data is useful to break down how each individual was playing.Through data analytics, we also saw a revolution in the NBA game. Players are taking three-pointers more and more since it has been proven that three is better than two if you shot s efficient enough.The three-point line debuted in 1979, but many viewed it as more of a novelty than anything for the first couple of decades. Larry Bird, often referred to as one of the best three-point shooters of his generation, led the league in three-pointers during his 1985-1986 season. His total? 82 made in 82 games. That would have put him in a tie for 130th in the NBA this past season.What analytics have shown is that getting an extra point for a long-distance shot is worth the risk, as long as a player shoots it efficiently enough. For a basic example, a 50% shooter from two-point range only needs to make 33% from three-point range to contribute the same way. Not only does the three-pointer stretch defenses, but it opens up lanes for smaller players penetrating to score. With no big man waiting in the paint, it is much easier to create offense when driving.

It appears as though the NBA is truly evolving. For the modern player to be successful, they need to study and learn what other teams are doing and also how to score more efficiently. Having multiple dimensions to their game means they can stay on the floor against diverse lineups. Every single team has a number of data analysts who are always looking for new ways to get an advantage over the competitors. This not helps systematically, but also from a health and nutrition standpoint. 

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  1. Leo MengMay 16, 2020 at 8:17 PM

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  2. Leo MengJune 1, 2020 at 8:18 PM

    Nice sharing, I love watching NBA, in the recent year I noticed that they have changed their original ways of draft and track a player's performance. They use big data to help them make better decision which I think it's a new concept in NBA league. Thus, I believe that in the future, we can see more whole new transformation in NBA. Besides, I knew that NBA use video tracking system to help make decision recently. And from your article, with devices using cloud computing, fans can access the database to gain access to vast amounts of highlights and statistics. Also, fans can find the latest highlights involving their favorite players, or they might search for data of how one player specifically performs against another. It’s essentially wide open for how fans want to contextualize the information, but it can be particularly valuable for crafting better stories and informing people who follow basketball. The article takes Larry Bird for example, who is a legendary player in NBA history. However, the author stated that the three point scoring is not an efficient way to win because this full of risk. According to statistics, two point shooters need only 33 percent to achieve the same way. Overall, teams know the strategy as well as the players’ stamina. Still, they have to combine their original ways with big data to improve their decisions. And this makes NBA a new transformation to bring us the whole new visions. It’s interesting for me to know this information.
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