Scott LaForest

Joined: May 21, 2018

The latest posts from Scott LaForest, author at FanSided.com.

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 28: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images).

Nylon Calculus: Defending the NBA drive-and-kick

DENVER, CO - APRIL 13: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a play during Game One of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs on April 13, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How worried should the Nuggets be?

Nylon Calculus: Predicting playoff position and probability

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 8: Referees: Bill Kennedy, Leroy Richardson and Kevin Scott huddle up during the Boston Celtics game against the Washington Wizards on February 8, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Freedom of movement and stoppage of play

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 2: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers, second from right, sits on the bench with his team during the preseason game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 2, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Cavs and The Land of opportunity

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 4: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during a Boston Celtics Open Practice on October 4, 2018 at The Auerbach Center in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Optimizing the Celtics roster

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during a pre-season game against the the Minnesota Timberwolves on September 29, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Questions: How can we quantify the effect of injuries on expected future performance?

Nylon Questions: How can we predict performance for incoming NBA players?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 14: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives against Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Smoothie King Center on February 14, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Which players deserve more shots on offense?

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 03: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 3, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Donovan Mitchell

Nylon Calculus: What can we expect from Donovan Mitchell in year two?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 26: Elfrid Payton #2 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on February 26, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: NBA free agency over- and under-rated signings

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 22: Shirts are laid out for fans before the game between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 22, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: NBA and 2017-18 return on investments

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics on February 11, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: The playoff value of LeBron James

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 20: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the game against the Houston Rockets during Game Three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 20, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Why are the Warriors so dominant in the 3rd quarter?