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Hanging with models (the math ones)
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Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
With our Shot Chart App you can switch between regular season and playoffs
Here's Jalen Brunson's playoff Shot Chart
Access this tool and more with a BBall Index sub, link in bio!
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
Using our Player Profiles we can see that KAT was 83rd percentile in our Finishing Talent last year
He's fantastic at getting to the rim, and he drew fouls at a high rate
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
Using our player Card App we can see any players top 10 metrics
Luka Doncic:
-1st in 3PT Shooting Talent
-1st in Overall Gravity
-1st in Playmaking Talent
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
Last season's impact leaders in our LEBRON data
Column 1: Per 100 Possessions - Overall
Column 2: Per 100 Possessions - Offense
Column 3: Per 100 Possessions - Defense
Column 4: Overall Aggregate (minutes matter)
Free LEBRON Dashboard: bball-index.com/lebron-appliā¦
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
Jalen Duren was worth 36.7 million dollars last year according to our Talent metric
BREAKING: All-NBA and All-Star center Jalen Duren has agreed to sign a five-year, $200 million fully guaranteed contract to return to the Detroit Pistons, agent Chafie Fields of THEā¢TEAM tells ESPN. This ends a prolonged restricted free agency dispute between the two sides.
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
Anchor Bigs are charged with defending the rim, making their Rim Deterrence a key skill
Rim Deterrence leaders among Starting Anchor Bigs over the last 3 seasons:
2025-26 Victor Wembanyama
2023-24 Rudy Gobert
2023-24 Ivica Zubac
2024-25 Rudy Gobert
Anchor Big Explainer š½ļø
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
Evan Mobley's summary report card from his Player Profile showcases how well-rounded his game has become as he's continued to evolve.
What's the next jump for the young and rising star big?
Player Profiles: bball-index.com/player-profiā¦
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
These 5 players saw their Ball Dominance drop most from the 2024-25 to 2025-26 season.
This stat looks at the % of the time their team is in possession that the ball was in their hands.
Identify risers and fallers: bball-index.com/leaderboardsā¦
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to take a small step back with his Finishing Talent next season based on his age, but still projects to be in the 99th percentile for the next few seasons.
Growth Curves: bball-index.com/growth-curveā¦
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
Only 6 teams still perfect after just 2 Rounds š
Check out the standings here š
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
Thisā¬ļø
A big thing last year for New York on both ends was variety. Variety in their offense and in their defense. Were able to play all sides.
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
This is pretty neat. Playing around with @The_BBall_Index Age Growth Curve model.
Basically, it predicts how a player will perform in the future in key metrics.
They are predicting Ziaire Williams will take a leap next year. Going from about the 34th percentile to the 50th percentile for overall talent.
The yellow dot is the actual talent value. The blue one is the prediction.
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
Skill Badges are our way to highlight granular skills across the NBA
A look at Zion Williamson's badges š
Explore badges on Player Profiles: bball-index.com/player-profiā¦
Read our original badge writeup: bball-index.com/talent-badgeā¦
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
The Helper defensive role leans a lot on a player's instincts/reaction + physical tools for success rotating to close off leaks.
2025-26 Help Defensive Talent leaders among starters in Helper rorles:
1. Jaren Jackson Jr.
2. Bam Adebayo
3. Draymond Green
4. Santi Aldama
5. Jalen Johnson
Leaderboards: bball-index.com/leaderboardsā¦
Helper Explainer Video š½ļø
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
These defenders had the toughest assignments last year when looking specifically at the One on One Talent metric ratings players guarded:
1. Christian Braun
2. Lu Dort
3. Herb Jones
4. Toumani Camara
5. Stephon Castle
Don't analyze raw isolation defense stats without accounting for matchups!
Full Leaderboards: bball-index.com/leaderboardsā¦
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
The passers from 2013-26 who have created the easiest looks for teammates in looking at our 3-year playoff talent stats:
Ricky Rubio x4
Luka Doncic x2
Explore Advanced Playoff Stats: bball-index.com/playoff-taleā¦
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
Basketball Pokemon?
Secondary Ball Handlers evolve into Primary Ball Handlers
ā 1.0 avg age rise
ā 550 avg minutes rise
ā 0.89 avg Offensive Talent rise
Primary Ball Handlers evolve into Shot Creators
ā 0.3 avg age rise
ā 270 avg minutes rise
ā 0.61 avg Offensive Talent rise
Players <25 mostly flow up (as they improve). At 32+ players overwhelmingly flow down (as they decline).
Read about our Offensive Role designations: bball-index.com/offensive-arā¦
Cranjis McBasketball retweeted
Darius Garland's Player Profile showcases his assortment of skill badges.
Each badge reflects excellence in a specific basketball attribute we measure with our metrics.
Hover over any to see a quick definition š½ļø
Player Profiles: bball-index.com/player-profiā¦