07-18-2023, 01:47 PM
(07-18-2023, 01:33 PM)mvossman Wrote: The point he is making is Caruso is good. That is showing his on court impact (which includes both offense and defense) and that Caruso defense is so good it makes up for his modest offense. I just posted above some very questionable results from this analysis. It appears there is too much noise in RAPM, even for a 5 year sample. Its why the best comprehensive advanced stats (EPM, DPM) leverage something in addition to on/off.
I look at it as impact in a given role. Caruso wouldn´t be among the best in the league as a primary ballhandler but he is one of (if not) the best glue guys in the league.
Powell ranking as high isn´t a suprise. In his given role as a 20 min per game big he has been better than most fans want to acknowledge. Just looking at the last season he actually lead the Mavs in raw +/-.
Funny that you mention EPM. Guess who leads the league on defense.
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