When Ken Pomeroy was a guest on our podcast two weeks ago, I was fascinated with one of his answers to a reader’s question.
Pomeroy — advanced numbers expert and creator of the KenPom rankings — was asked which stat he’d like to see cited more on TV broadcasts and in publications.
The man who dutifully tracks measures like offensive rating and possession percentage gave an unexpected answer: two-point accuracy.
It’s changed how I’ve thought about basketball since.
Pomeroy’s point was this: The stat is simple. Everyone understands it. European broadcasts already include it to help their viewers understand the sport.