12-22-2019, 07:37 AM
For the mentioned stats from greekgoodofstats.com.
The author tries to build a defensive all around stat based on play-by-play data. He uses the same data to determine a players defensive load.
LOAD is based on an opposing players PPG and the amount of defended possessions. Not including the efficiency.
He combines the LOAD with play-by-play shot defense data to determine the shooting defense.
Non-shooting defense is only focusing on forced turnovers. Again using play-by-play data to determine how many times the matchup turns the ball over.
It´s an interesting concept because the author basically says that the kind of shot the opponent takes is not important. It´s more important who is shooting.
Not really sure if I agree. Big question mark that remains is the algorithm he uses to determin a players role/position. Seems like it is unavailable unless someone is willing to buy a 15$ ebook.
I have nothing against the numbers but we need to know what we are talking about. LOAD + play-play-data for shooting and forced turnovers are not everything that matters for defense. I really don´t like the forced turnovers/ changes of possession --> non shooting defense.
Obviously not possible to account for everything that happens on the basketball court but that is a really shallow approach.
The author tries to build a defensive all around stat based on play-by-play data. He uses the same data to determine a players defensive load.
LOAD is based on an opposing players PPG and the amount of defended possessions. Not including the efficiency.
He combines the LOAD with play-by-play shot defense data to determine the shooting defense.
Non-shooting defense is only focusing on forced turnovers. Again using play-by-play data to determine how many times the matchup turns the ball over.
It´s an interesting concept because the author basically says that the kind of shot the opponent takes is not important. It´s more important who is shooting.
Not really sure if I agree. Big question mark that remains is the algorithm he uses to determin a players role/position. Seems like it is unavailable unless someone is willing to buy a 15$ ebook.
I have nothing against the numbers but we need to know what we are talking about. LOAD + play-play-data for shooting and forced turnovers are not everything that matters for defense. I really don´t like the forced turnovers/ changes of possession --> non shooting defense.
Obviously not possible to account for everything that happens on the basketball court but that is a really shallow approach.