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The Purpose

What is the purpose of this basketball obsession?​

I often wonder what really is my purpose in analyzing all these basketball topics? I believe that, ultimately, there are two purposes:

  • Who is better?
  • How should I (or the team) play?

Who is Better?​

Most discussion in basketball center around this question. People always want to know who is the best. You can say it's a fundamental aspect of all sports competitions. So when thinking about the players or teams, I am always wondering who is better, and how can that even be figured out?

How should the team play?​

The other less discussed question is how should a player or team play? What decisions should the coach make to maximize the possibility of winning the game? It is not always clear, even with detailed statistical analysis of the basketball data, what decisions a coach or player should make.