Nylon Calculus

MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 9: Wayne Ellington #2 of the Miami Heat shoots the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 9, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How much do the Heat need Wayne Ellington to stay?

Nylon Calculus: Deep 3s, NBA range and college basketball

Nylon Calculus: The NBA is obsessed with versatile wings

Nylon Calculus: Where are we with Brandon Ingram?

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

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 7: Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers encourages the crowd to get loud against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at Wells Fargo Center on May 7, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Will Robert Covington get squeezed out this summer?

NEW YORK - JUNE 26: (L to R) Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, Jarvis Hayes, Maciej Lampe, Kirk Hinrich, Chris Kaman, NBA Commissioneer David Stern, Darko Milicic, T.J. Ford, Zarko Cabarkapa, Dwyane Wade, Nick Collison, Reece Gaines, Mike Sweetney and LeBron James poses for a photo prior to the 2003 NBA DRAFT at the Paramount Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 26, 2003 in New York, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How will we know if the tanking reforms work?

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors high fives fans during the Golden State Warriors Victory Parade on June 12, 2018 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: Who deserved the 2018 NBA Finals MVP?

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 23: Kris Dunn #32 of the Chicago Bulls brings the ball up court during the first half of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 23, 2017 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. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Can Kris Dunn become an effective 3-point shooter?

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on prior to their game against the Kansas Jayhawks during the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional Final at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: NBA Draft prospect red flag analysis

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 24: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets shoots against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of Game Five of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 24, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How’s it goink for 3-point oriented teams in the playoffs?

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Grayson Allen #23 speaks with reporters during Day One of the NBA Draft Combine at Quest MultiSport Complex on May 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Grayson Allen, draft stock and quantifying the decision to go pro

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 29: Mikal Bridges #25 of the Villanova Wildcats speaks to the media during media day for the 2018 Men's NCAA Final Four at the Alamodome on March 29, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: The college prospect growth curve

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 16: Bucknell Bison forward Zach Thomas (23) drives to the basket between Michigan State Spartans forward Jaren Jackson, Jr. (2) and Michigan State Spartans guard Miles Bridges (22) during the NCAA Division I Men's Championship First Round basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Bucknell Bison on March 16, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Draft modeling as a process, and introducing LUCARIO

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 6: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors high fives fans after the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of the 2018 NBA Finals on June 6, 2018 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Kevin Durant makes the impossible look easy

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 3: Head coach Steve Kerr speaks to Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in Game Two of the 2018 NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on June 3, 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Who is the greatest 3-point shooter in NBA history?

OAKLAND, CA - June 3: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Two of the 2018 NBA Finals on June 3, 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 Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: No one shoots 3-pointers like the Warriors

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Diagram of the Causes of Mortality for the GOAT in the East

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 31: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes to the basket against the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the 2018 NBA Finals on May 31, 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Rebounding helped keep the Cavaliers close

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 15: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena on January 15, 2018 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.(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Warriors-Cavaliers win probabilities, style, matchups and more

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors defends James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 28, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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: Quantifying defensive versatility in the playoffs

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 28: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors speaks to the media after their 101 to 92 iwn over the Houston Rockets in Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 28, 2018 in Houston, Texas. 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Steve Kerr coaches like a role player

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?

NORMAN, OK - MARCH 2: Trae Young

Nylon Calculus: The uniqueness of Trae Young’s playmaking

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 26: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets looks to pass against the Golden State Warriors during Game Six of the Western Conference Finals in the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 26, 2018 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How the Four Factors explain the Warriors and Rockets

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 24: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against the Houston Rockets in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 24, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: The Warriors aren’t passing like they used to

WIZINK CENTER, MADRID, SPAIN - 2018/04/27: Luka Doncic (C) during Real Madrid victory over Panathinaikos Athens (89 - 82) in Turkish Airlines Euroleague playoff series (game 4) celebrated at Wizink Center in Madrid (Spain). April 27th 2018. (Photo by Juan Carlos García Mate/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Box Plus-Minus for international leagues