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Chris Pickard

Joined: Jun 28, 2016

is currently a pursuing his M.S. at Stanford University studying Sustainable Design in Construction in the CEE department. Chris spent the last four years as an undergrad and varsity swimmer, All-American and captain for the Cardinal. Besides finding the best ways to assemble teams intelligently, Chris appreciates the finer things in life such as good pick-and-roll defense and assertive box-outs. As a die-hard Suns fan, he is still waiting for David Stern to apologize for the 2007 Western Conference Semifinals.

Oct 14, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Klay Thompson (11) during player introductions before the game against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Finding and quantifying similar shooters in the NBA

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Apr 22, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; A detailed view of basketballs in front of the NBA Playoffs logo at the FedexForum before the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Reflecting on the NBA Hackathon

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Apr 22, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; A detailed view of basketballs in front of the NBA Playoffs logo at the FedexForum before the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Hackathon: How to build an expansion team in 21 tweets

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Feb 7, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) drives past Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

How will Rajon Rondo impact the Chicago Bulls’ offense?

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Mar 21, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; A detailed view of a clipboard showing UCLA plays during the game between the UCLA Bruins and the UAB Blazers in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Q&A: Jordan Sperber of Hoop Vision Coaching Analytics

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Apr 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) during the 1st half. Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Pachulia’s Rebounding not enough for Warriors post-Durant Signing

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May 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the ball in front of Golden State Warriors Harrison Barnes (40) in the second half at Oracle Arena. The Warriors won 120-111. Mandatory Credit: Jose Carlos Fajardo-Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

‘Maniac Russ’ best suited for Oklahoma City

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Jun 22, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love celebrates with fans during the NBA championship parade in downtown Cleveland. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland is better off with Kevin Love

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