Archive for the ‘Commentary’ Category

Andre Iguodala is Worth a Long Look

The Knicks need another impact player, and there’s little doubt about that. Yeah, the team might make the playoffs, but the it don’t have the roster to vanquish the top three team that would surely be faced. The expectations of postseason games at the Garden already have Amar’e, Felton, Gallo, and Randolph shouldering great burdens. [...]

Focus on a Half: Player Efficiency Rating

The third post of a series used explaining the statistics that have and will be used on this site, noting their strengths, shortcomings, and how they apply to the Knicks. (Intro, Adjusted Plus/Minus) If you asked someone to name a new, advanced basketball statistic, chances are they would mention Player Efficiency (PER). It has flaws, [...]

Mystery of the Whole: Adjusted Plus/Minus

The second post of a series used explaining the statistics that have and will be used on this site, noting their strengths, shortcomings, and how they apply to the Knicks. (Intro) Creating advanced statistics intended to stuff all facets of a player’s worth into a single figure is like cooking with a complex recipe. Striking [...]

Intro to Advanced Basketball Analyses

The first post of a series used explaining the statistics that have and will be used on this site, noting their strengths, shortcomings, and how they apply to the Knicks. “The IQ of where to be” comprises a critical facet of a good basketball player’s mind, according to the general manager of the Houston Rockets. [...]

How Many Games will the Knicks Win?

With the schedule being released, I posted an analysis of certain rough patches in the season, and times when it should be smooth sailing. A few days before that it was predicted that the Knicks would finish seventh in the East. Tonight, let’s take a mathematical approach to determining the Knicks final record. Similar to [...]

Interpreting the Four Team Deal

The initial reaction from some Knick fans may have been disappointment when New Orleans traded away Darren Collison. An oft-discussed motive for the Hornets to trade Paul would be to create room for Collison, the 22-year old backup who had filled in more than admirably for an injured Chris Paul. Meanwhile, a chief complaint from [...]

Analyzing the Knicks 2010-11 Schedule

As I’m sure you’ve heard, the NBA schedule was released today, and as such we can chart out the Knicks season. Obviously much change between now and when the Knicks play these games in the winter, but based on what we know now, here are some thoughts on the team’s 10-11 schedule.