Linsanity Validates Stat-based Projections

I came across this... it is eerily prescient and a reminder that wonderful nerds like those here on RR probably are better at projecting performance than many GM's (or at least ours).

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The name of that song played at KC Comets games in the '80's was Giorgio Moroder's "The Chase." Now you know.

by labbadabba on Feb 15, 2012 9:46 AM EST reply actions

I remember the stat guys at Baseball Primer in the NBA thread mentioning Lin over a year ago

But the scout guys will say “YOU STAT GUYS ARE MISSING HIS HEART, HIS DRIVE, HIS HUSTLE. HE WON’T GIVE UP, THAT’S WHY HE’S SUCCEEDING!” Never mind that all the scout-types overlooked him, frankly, because he’s Asian-American.

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by RoyalsRetro on Feb 15, 2012 10:06 AM EST reply actions

Scouts felt he lacked...

…“presence” and the ability to “make things happen.”

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by 2motley4thetitle on Feb 15, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions

I freaking love this Jeremy Lin story

It’s going to make me a Knicks fan even tho I can’t stand Melo.

by kcdc1 on Feb 15, 2012 11:28 AM EST reply actions

His story is great

I can’t wait for his 30 for 30

Since 2005: Royals win% = .4100, Chiefs win% = .4095
Mitt Romney is a serial killer.

by averagegatsby on Feb 15, 2012 3:59 PM EST up reply actions

That's absolutely astounding...

I really hope he keeps up his performance. I worry about Carmelo Anthony’s return. I’ve always absolutely despised him as a player and I think a lot of the greatness about Lin comes from his ability to score. I’d hate to see him get less touches and become a less effective player.

by DannyDavis on Feb 15, 2012 12:15 PM EST reply actions

Fun while it lasts

But the black hole known as Carmelo will likely zap the movement in the half court that Lin’s game requires. Lin and Steve Novak have been on fire this past week, color me doubtful that continues when the Knicks aren’t playing teams in the bottom half of the league in terms of defense.

by BeauJackson on Feb 15, 2012 1:06 PM EST reply actions

Definitely needs to cut down on turnovers

And his defense is a bit suspect other than the steals. But overall, he’s a lot of fun to watch.

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by RoyalsRetro on Feb 15, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

I don't have a doubt he has the ability to cut down the turnovers

He was really a PG in college and I highly doubt he was in High School. Also, when he isn’t asked to create as much offense for the team and force the action he should be able to make wiser decisions. The promising part, something that most failed PGs lack, is the ability to actually create the play and be a threat to finish it. As long as he is a starter, with his finishing ability, he should always be able to hover above the 7 APG mark.

by DannyDavis on Feb 15, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions

He is fun to watch.

I’m just not sure how much to read into his production when you look at who he has played during this five game stretch. Jose Calderon level production might be his future, which would be quite good.

by BeauJackson on Feb 15, 2012 2:40 PM EST up reply actions

If Anthony Will

Move without the ball and pass occasionally, this could be a good starting five.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Feb 15, 2012 7:53 PM EST up reply actions

That is asking a lot of Anthony.

Read a good article comparing Anthony to Paul Pierce at this point in their careers. Both were stubborn ball hogs who settled for bad shots too often and seemed to not care on D. Pierce turned into a more efficient scorer as he aged, maybe Anthony can too.

Lin looked good again tonite without scoring, the insanity continues.

by BeauJackson on Feb 15, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions

Incredibly, The Scoring

Was well distributed and they shot over 50%. Lin was 4-6 with no attempted 3’s.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Feb 15, 2012 11:22 PM EST up reply actions

pierce never got more efficient...

he got kevin garnett, ray allen and rajon rondo added to his team

Fire Everyone

by billybeingbilly on Feb 16, 2012 12:05 AM EST up reply actions

He got down to a 40% shooter overall when he was 26.

Has been in the 44-49% range since then until this season.

by BeauJackson on Feb 16, 2012 12:24 AM EST up reply actions

that year was a blip though...

his first 4 years were right in line with his career averages

Fire Everyone

by billybeingbilly on Feb 16, 2012 12:53 AM EST up reply actions

Two year blip, was at 41% the year before.

He did start well in his career, but those two years it looked like he was reverting into a Stephen Jackson-esque player. This season Anthony has looked like Pierce did during that two year blip. Anthony has a piece added to the team now that should help him, but he’ll have to change his game some to get the maximum effect of that new dimension on the court.

by BeauJackson on Feb 16, 2012 1:04 AM EST up reply actions