Derek Grubis

Joined: Aug 28, 2019

Derek is a contributor for Nylon Calculus. He's also a basketball analyst for Lenox Partners

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Nylon Calculus: Comparing LaMelo Ball to the greatest NBA rookies ever

CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 2: Jaron Blossomgame #3 of the Canton Charge looks on during the game against the Windy City Bulls during the NBA G League on February 2, 2019 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How will the new G League free throw rule change scoring?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 19: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a game at Wells Fargo Center on January 19, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 117-115. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Projecting Jimmy Butler back into a lead offensive role