Basketball Guides
Plain-language explanations of the statistics, awards, roles, and judgment calls behind player comparisons.
GM DeskBuild a starting five under the NBA cap. Under = combined PPG. Over = 0.
What Is PRA?How points, rebounds, and assists create a quick production snapshot.
Peak Season vs. Max PRAWhy a player’s greatest season is not always his largest box-score sum.
How Should Accolades Be Weighted?Championships, MVPs, Finals MVPs, and All-NBA teams.
Fantasy Scoring ExplainedThe exact Fantasy Five formula and what it rewards.
The Five PositionsPG through C—and why modern roles often overlap.
Regular Season vs. PlayoffsWhat changes when opponents and pressure increase.
Measuring Supporting CastWhat teammate scoring drop-off can and cannot tell us.
Totals vs. Per-Game AveragesDurability, opportunity, and rate production.
Comparing Players Across ErasPace, rules, spacing, roles, and historical context.
The Limits of Player RankingsWhy transparent models still require judgment.