The NBA in the late 1970s and early ’80s hit a bit of a rough patch. A lack of attendance and all-around viewership plagued the league, which also suffered from far darker problems, including one story we’ll cover in just a bit. As late as
Small forward has become the do-everything position in today’s NBA. The best of the best aren’t just tremendous scorers. They can facilitate for their teammates, lock down against opposing wings and rebound the ball with aplomb. One-way standouts have still managed to gain prominence, but
Spoiler alert: Michael Jordan has the best peak of any shooting guard in the modern era. That’s not for a lack of effort from the other legendary figures who have consistently lined up next to point guards in NBA backcourts. Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade
Nothing has taken the NBA by storm quite like the wave of sharp-shooting point guards who have contributed to title runs throughout recent history. Stephen Curry became a two-time MVP and helped lead the Golden State Warriors to a pair of titles. Damian Lillard hasn’t
How do you remember Jerry West? Maybe you think of the legendary guard as a great player from the NBA’s early years, most notable because the league’s logo is built around his silhouette. Perhaps you remember his 60-foot buzzer beater in Game 3 of the
Thus begins Past and Present TPA Leaders—NBA Math’s new offseason series that will cover each team in alphabetical order, beginning with the Atlanta Hawks. In each installment, we’ll provide three overarching pieces of visual information: the top 10 in career TPA earned during the regular
The NBA updates the record books each year, but not every season produces so many teams that stand out when peering through a historic lens. From the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors to the Philadelphia 76ers, certain squads dotted each end of the