Rubber Band, Man: How a Hidden Factor Makes NBA Stats Misleading
Part 2 of my breakdown of the rubber band effect and how it works in the NBA
This column by Jeremias Engelmann — creator of RPM (Real Plus-Minus) and former analyst for the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns — is part of our series on making NBA analytics easy.
Last week I wrote about the rubber band effect and its profound influence on NBA games.
Today, let’s dive deeper into specific ways the rubber band effect can impact — and warp — NBA team and player stats.
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