I am on the fence in my feelings towards advanced stats and analytic movement, which is the latest craze in the NBA. On one hand, advanced stats can shed light on a player’s and team’s strength/weakness which can be crucial in scouting reports.
It also allows diehard fans to dive deeper into comparisons of generational talent. With stats such as win shares, player efficiency and usage, it allows the creation of better rooted arguments when making your case on the ever popular Jordan-LeBron debate with your buddies at the bar.
On the other end, analytic movements often paint a biased picture.