Articles tagged with "Spider Graphs":
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Bosh, Stoudemire, and Boozer: Graphing the NBA Free Agent PF’s
Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire, and Carlos Boozer headline a deep free agent class of power forwards. Bosh gets the most attention, but the numbers prefer someone else.
Introducing the new NBA Spider Graph Generator
We’re pleased to announce that the new Spider Graph Generator is up and running. Graph and compare the stats of Kobe, LeBron, even Michael Jordan—any NBA players since 1993.
2010 NBA Finals: The Lakers and Celtics in Spider Graphs
The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are meeting again in the NBA Finals. But it’s the current rosters, not the past, that will determine the winner. HTWS tackles the matchups with Spider Graphs.
By the Numbers: Could Greg Oden Be As Good As Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant has been tearing up the league this year. Greg Oden hasn’t. But despite all the injuries, are these two talented players as far apart as you might think?
By the Numbers: Yes, Kevin Durant is That Good
Kevin Durant has made his first All-Star Game as a reserve. But based on the numbers, is it possible that he should actually be starting?
Anything For the King: The Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason Moves in Spider Graphs
The Cleveland Cavaliers brought in Shaquille O’Neal and Anthony Parker this offseason to help LeBron James, letting the world know they won’t settle for less than an NBA championship this year. But what effect does that make statistically on their starting five—and is it enough to win a ring for the King?
Wallace or Perkins? The Boston Celtics’ Offseason Moves in Spider Graphs
The Boston Celtics added Rasheed Wallace this offseason, but they already have Kendrick Perkins starting at center. Who’s going to win the battle in the middle?
If It Ain’t Broke: The Lakers’ Offseason Moves in Spider Graphs
The Lakers only made one big personnel move this summer. And for L.A. fans, the Lakers’ acquisition of Ron Artest is a love/hate relationship. Spider Graphs shed some light on how much the Lake Show gained or lost by picking up Artest while losing Trevor Ariza.
And For Their Next Trick: The Orlando Magic’s Offseason Moves in Spider Graphs
The Orlando Magic have made perhaps the most dramatic offseason moves out of the East’s elite teams. They replaced two of their starters, bringing in Vince Carter and Brandon Bass to start in place of the departed Courtney Lee and Hedo Turkoglu. But does it make them a better team? Spider Graphs can give us an idea.
Forget Shaq; The Lakers Won This Title Without Kobe
That’s a lie, obviously. Kobe Bryant was the clearly the biggest part and the moving force behind the Lakers’ 2009 championship run. But in the Finals, it felt like Kobe was behind the scenes. Like he was conducting the orchestra, instead of playing a solo, for five games. And perhaps it’s because of Kobe’s deference [...]
