Nylon Calculus

SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 7: Inductee Tracy McGrady speaks during the Class of 2017 Press Event as part of the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 7, 2017 at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Tracy McGrady is a Hall-of-Famer who could have been so much more

Nylon Calculus: How to understand Synergy play type categories

Nylon Calculus: The westward movement of NBA talent

Nylon Calculus: Balancing the value of volume scoring with efficiency

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 23: Jae Crowder

Nylon Calculus: Jae Crowder is the overlooked linchpin of the Kyrie Irving trade

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots a foul shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Five of the 2017 NBA Finals on June 12, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bruce Yeung/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Relating offensive style to offensive efficiency

BOSTON, MA - MAY 25: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics greet before the game in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 25, 2017 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Examining how Kyrie Irving will be used in Boston

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 8: Chris Paul #3, James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets and Gregg Popovich coach of the San Antonio Spurs talk when the Houston Rockets played the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League on July 8, 2017 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Offseason movement and offensive styles

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 15: Khris Middleton

Nylon Calculus: Khris Middleton thriving with help of Giannis Antetokounmpo

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY, 6 Prior to the start of the game, Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) takes a breather during warm-up.The Toronto Raptors took on the LA Clippers at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.February 6, 2017 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: 2017-18 NBA calendar dashboard

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 25: Russell Westbrook

Nylon Calculus: Measuring creation with the box score

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Stephen Curry

Nylon Calculus: Three models to project the best offenses for next season

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 28: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks to pass the basketball in front of Al-Farouq Aminu #7 of the Dallas Mavericks during Game Five in the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2015 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. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Ranking the best and worst scorers in every offensive role

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 6: Gordon Hayward

Nylon Calculus: Quantifying offseason moves through line-up analysis

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 28: Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers gestures towards an official during the first half against the Utah Jazz in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 28, 2017 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)

Nylon Calculus: Chris Paul in the playoffs, and the complex legacy of the “pure” point guard

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 9: Ian Clark

Nylon Calculus: Ian Clark can hit open jumpers for the New Orleans Pelicans

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12: Skal Labissiere

Nylon Calculus: Skal Labissiere could be a special offensive player

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 22: Chris Paul

Nylon Calculus: Ball movement through the lens of assist distributions

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 07: Mike D'Antoni of the Houston Rockets looks against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Three of the NBA Western Conference Semi-Finals at Toyota Center on May 7, 2017 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Navigating the NBA’s changing landscape

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 29: Gordon Hayward

Nylon Calculus: In search of the ideal talent distribution for an NBA roster

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 04: Gordon Hayward

Nylon Calculus: Charting the first week of NBA Free Agency

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 26: Jimmy Butler

Nylon Calculus: How were Paul George and Jimmy Butler gotten for so little?

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 28: Karl-Anthony Towns

Nylon Calculus: Spacing Rating and why the Timberwolves may struggle

Feb 4, 2017; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) looks on against the Florida Gators during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: A nearest neighbor approach to 2017 NBA Draft statistical comparisons

April 10, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) moves the ball ahead of Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: A lineup-based analysis of the Chris Paul trade

Mar 24, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) dribbles the ball in on Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) in the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 125-117. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: What changes when teams go into the penalty?

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defends Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 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: Remembering the first Superteam in NBA history

Mar 24, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives to the basket past Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) in the second half during the semifinals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: 2017 P-AWS NBA Draft projections