Ever Changing Cycles in the NBA, from Andrew Moe
Wonderful example of ever changing cycles in the NBA vis a vis the post up play which went dramatically out of favor when analytics reshaped the game into a three point shooting contest but now has come back into favor due to the spacing afforded by all those three point shooters.
How post-ups became the NBA's most efficient play
Stefan Jovanovich comments:
Steve Ellison is wistful:
Might one dare to hope that actually putting the ball in play for fielders might once again gain favor in baseball?