[HN Gopher] How a Basketball Statistic Changed How I See the World
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How a Basketball Statistic Changed How I See the World
Author : marginalcodex
Score : 7 points
Date : 2021-04-10 20:41 UTC (2 hours ago)
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| Someone wrote:
| Good article, but, IMO, wrong conclusion.
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| Instead of "In short, RAPM has made me appreciate the importance
| of asking, before all else - how can my actions most positively
| contribute to whatever I am trying to achieve.", I think that
| should be "whatever _we_ are trying to achieve".
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| Isn't the message that some of those high-scoring/high blocking
| players do better for themselves than for the team?
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| That player who rarely blocks a shot because opponents do not
| dare try shooting will be less famous and, likely, less well paid
| than the star who makes the spectacular dunks, even if that
| slightly increases the risk of failing to score.
| jasonladuke0311 wrote:
| Your last point perfectly encapsulates the value of a shutdown
| corner in American Football. Their counting stats
| (interception, passes defended, tackles) are generally very
| low, but they are one of the most valuable player archetypes in
| the sport. A good one can make the other team's top wide
| receiver a complete non-factor because the QB rarely even
| throws to his side of the field. To even get that receiver
| involved requires scheming around freeing him from that
| coverage, which tacitly allows the defense to dictate how the
| offense calls plays.
| colinmhayes wrote:
| You've come across the problem with basketball. The highlight
| reels are worth just as many points as any other play, and many
| have expected values that are lower than more mundane plays.
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