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SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 03: Jayson Tatum of USA reacts during the 1st round Group E match between USA and Turkey of 2019 FIBA World Cup at the Oriental Sports Center on September 3, 2019 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

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Nylon Calculus: Are Jamal Murray and Gary Harris really shooters?

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 27: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons grabs the rebound against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 27, 2020 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: More lessons from NBA rebound tracking

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 03: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks and Kristaps Porzingis #6 react against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at the Smoothie King Center on December 03, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: NBA midseason play-type frequency and success by team

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 22: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans warms up prior to playing the San Antonio Spurs at Smoothie King Center on January 22, 2020 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Zion Williamson’s debut puts him in rare company

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 20: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots a free throw against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 20, 2020 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Not all 50-point games are created equally

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts after scoring against the Denver Nuggets (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Jaylen Brown’s shooting has helped him embrace his new role

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 10, 2020 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Darren Carroll/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: More fun with NBA passing charts

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 3: Marc Gasol #33 of the Toronto Raptors looks to pass the ball during the game against Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons on March 3, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: How long does it take traded players to adjust to their new team?

TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 25: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics warms up before the game against the Toronto Raptors on December 25, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Jaylen Brown is finally an off-the-dribble creator

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 1: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Orlando Magic shoots the ball against the Washington Wizards on January 1, 2020 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: What does a fully optimized Markelle Fultz look like?

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Nylon Calculus: What do the numbers say about Trae Young’s defense?

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 15: Nikola Jokic ##15 of the Denver Nuggets drives against Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center on December 15, 2019 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. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Which NBA players hold the ball the longest?

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 1: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks on March 1 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Looking for separation between the Lakers and Bucks

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 30: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers plays defense against against the Indiana Pacers on November 30, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Ben Simmons is a uniquely versatile defender

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 27: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball during a game against the New York Knicks on November 27, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Raptors, Redick, and relishing in wide-open 3s

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 9: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on November 9, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Is Brandon Ingram actually breaking out?

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 18: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets smiles before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 18, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Cato Cataldo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Could James Harden break Curry’s 3-point record?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 23: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Barclays Center on October 23, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: What’s not working for the Brooklyn Nets?

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 11: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves speaks to media after the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 11, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: The Timberwolves have a whole new offense

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 07: LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) before the Portland Trail Blazers game versus the Los Angeles Clippers game on November 7, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: What exactly is load management?

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers is defended by DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of the basketball game at Staples Center on October 31, 2019 in Los Angeles, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Nylon Notebook: Kawhi’s playmaking, Westbrook, Harden and more

ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 23: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Orlando Magic dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 23, 2019 at Amway Center in Orlando, 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Notebook: Takeaways from the NBA’s real opening night

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 09: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts to a three point shot during a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on October 09, 2019 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: Nickeil Alexander-Walker is going to create offense

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 10: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets is interviewed after a game against the Golden State Warriors after Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Measuring the value of future draft picks

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks to media during Brooklyn Nets Media Day at HSS Training Center on September 27, 2019 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. 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 Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Who is the most consistent scorer ever?