Wizards "impressive" in their use of SportsVU analytics data

[montestewart]

I think "If the Wizards are so damn good at analytics, why do they take so many long twos and shoot such a poor percentage on them?" is a legit question.

It's sad we can't answer it, but it's a legit question nevertheless.

That is legit question. Maybe the Wizards are using the data to more for financial analysis than for basketball strategy. As fans, we want to see them use the data to figure out how to win, but most companies are more interested in profit than product quality. If the data shows that Ted can get more return on investment from a losing team than a winning one - then Ted would field a loser and laugh his way to the bank. It's an unlikely hypothetical I know, but possible.

However remote that possibility, it helps fuel my not buying tickets. If he can make his money through corporate boxes, season tickets, concessions, merchandise, TV revenue, etc. then he doesn't care about the likes of me, and I watch games on TV and save money. That way Ted and I are both happy. With our mediocre team.

[popper]

Long two's vs. 3 pt. percentage is one aspect of the analysis. I think another aspect might be that,, aside from Miller, we have no one on the team with sufficient handles to dribble through the paint while maintaining possession and thus putting max pressure on the defense. Steve Nash (when younger), Rondo, Parker, etc. create all kinds of problems for defenses because of their great handles through the lane.

[TGW]

I think "If the Wizards are so damn good at analytics, why do they take so many long twos and shoot such a poor percentage on them?" is a legit question.

It's sad we can't answer it, but it's a legit question nevertheless.

That is legit question. Maybe the Wizards are using the data to more for financial analysis than for basketball strategy. As fans, we want to see them use the data to figure out how to win, but most companies are more interested in profit than product quality. If the data shows that Ted can get more return on investment from a losing team than a winning one - then Ted would field a loser and laugh his way to the bank. It's an unlikely hypothetical I know, but possible.

However remote that possibility, it helps fuel my not buying tickets. If he can make his money through corporate boxes, season tickets, concessions, merchandise, TV revenue, etc. then he doesn't care about the likes of me, and I watch games on TV and save money. That way Ted and I are both happy. With our mediocre team.

You also forgot to add "selling picks" to your list of ways ted makes money.