Player Analysis

The Least Valuable Third Team

Recently I named the First and Second Least Valuable Teams using my Value Rating statistic. Today I’ll move on to the Third team. Remember, all the numbers can be found at http://basketball-statistics.com/cs.html.
Point Guard: Earl Watson, Oklahoma City Thunder (Value Rating of 1.28%)
There were rumors of Watson being moved at the trade deadline but […]

The Least Valuable Second Team

Yesterday I revealed the Least Valuable First Team using by Value Rating statistic. Today I’ll move on to the second team. Remember, all the numbers can be found at http://basketball-statistics.com/cs.html.
Point Guard: Jamal Crawford, Golden State Warriors (Value Rating of 0.64%)
A transplanted Knick, Crawford is a gifted scorer who struggles on defense and is […]

The Least Valuable First Team

Earlier I compiled a list of the worst values in the NBA according to my Value Rating stat. Value Rating is based on a player’s Composite Score and salary, and higher VR’s are better. All of the numbers can be found at http://basketball-statistics.com/cs.html.
With that being said, here is the Least Valuable […]

Allen Iverson in His Later Years

With all the talk about Allen Iverson’s recent struggles and the Pistons’ success without him in the lineup, I decided to take a look at Allen Iverson’s Composite Score numbers since the 2003 season (as far back as my data goes). We know he hasn’t been a great fit in Detroit, but how has […]

The Most Valuable Third Team

I’ve already done the first two teams, so now we move on to the third Most Valuable Team using my Value Rating stat.
For more stats, go to http://basketball-statistics.com/cs.html.
Point Guard: Mario Chalmers, Miami Heat (Value Rating of 98.39%)
Just behind Ramon Sessions and Rajon Rondo in VR, Chalmers slipped into the second round of last year’s draft […]

The Most Valuable Second Team

Yesterday I revealed my All-Value First Team using my Value Rating stat. Today I’ll continue with the All-Value Second Team.
For more stats, go to http://basketball-statistics.com/cs.html.
Point Guard: Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics (Value Rating of 99.03%)
If it weren’t for Ramon Sessions he would have had a spot on the First Team. Rondo’s another guy I’ve […]

The Most Valuable First Team

Using my Value Rating stat, I’ve decided to come up with a team that consists of the five most valuable players in the NBA based on their performance relative to their salary. Don’t get “valuable” confused with Most Valuable Player, though. These are clearly not the five best players in the NBA.
For more […]

Composite Score Ranks the NBA: Point Guards

For an explanation of how Composite Score works and the numbers for every player, go to http://basketball-statistics.com/cs.html.

1. Name: Chris Paul. Composite Score Percentile: 99.69%
He’s injured now, but Paul is putting together one of the best years ever for a point guard. Right now he ranks second in the league in Composite Score behind LeBron […]

Composite Score Ranks the NBA: Shooting Guards

For an explanation of how Composite Score works and a full list of numbers for every player in the league, go to http://basketball-statistics.com/cs.html.
1. Name: Dwyane Wade. Composite Score Percentile: 99.38%
Also known as the Miami Heat, Wade is a legitimate MVP candidate and clearly one of the top players in the league. According to Composite […]

Composite Score Ranks the NBA: Small Forwards

For an explanation of Composite Score and numbers for every player in the league, go to http://basketball-statistics.com/cs.html.
1. Name: LeBron James. Composite Score Percentile: 100.0%
This was an easy one. James is the best player in the league. The argument is generally Kobe vs. LeBron (although I think Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, and Dwight Howard […]