ESPN.com · Oct 1, 2018
The 2018-19 NBA League Pass Rankings, Pt. 1
It's time for our Seventh Annual League Pass Rankings.
This is a watchability ranking based on a complex algorithm Bill Simmons and I unearthed while rifling through Dr. James Naismith's archives. These are not power rankings. Louder: These are not power rankings.
Teams are awarded between one and 10 points in five categories:
Zeitgeist: Will normies care about this team? Will talking about them get you anywhere at parties?
Highlight probability: Does any player make you linger just in case he does something special?
Style: Are they fun to watch? Do they embrace any unconventional strategies?