05-09-2024, 11:41 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-09-2024, 11:42 AM by HoosierDaddyKidd.)
(05-09-2024, 09:26 AM)DallasMaverick Wrote: It would be interesting to see the plus/minus numbers for each bench, as well. After all, isn’t that the primary function of the subs? As a minimum, not to give up leads.
Not quite sure how I feel about lumping dead salary in with the bench. It’s certainly an important number, since it shows how accurately the front office guessed about player productivity, health, and fit. But is it a good measure of bench strength?
Another thing that might create noise: how coaches deploy their bench minutes. For example, any Dallas minutes with Luka or Kyrie off the floor should have an offensive disadvantage.
It's a major disadvantage with neither on the floor, and the advantage goes to the other team if I'm understanding you correctly. Doesn't Kidd stagger their minutes so one of them is always out there? If either one isn't, who's going to score consistently or run the offense?