Skip to content
  • NFL
    • Articles
    • Metrics
      • Adjusted Passer Rating
      • Completion Percentage Over Expectation
        • Advanced
          • Cumulative Data
          • Single-Season Data
        • Basic
          • Cumulative Data
          • Single-Season Data
      • Kicking
        • Cumulative Data
        • Single-Season Data
      • Punting
        • Cumulative Data
        • Single-Season Data
  • NBA
    • Articles
    • Metrics
      • XeFG%
        • 2020-21
        • 2019-20
        • 2018-19
        • 2017-18
        • 2016-17
        • 2015-16
        • 2014-15
        • 2013-14
      • DXeFG%
        • 2020-21
        • 2019-20
        • 2018-19
        • 2017-18
        • 2016-17
        • 2015-16
        • 2014-15
        • 2013-14
      • DPS
        • 2020-21
        • 2019-20
        • 2018-19
        • 2017-18
  • Other

The Spax

  • NFL
    • Articles
    • Metrics
      • Adjusted Passer Rating
      • Completion Percentage Over Expectation
        • Advanced
          • Cumulative Data
          • Single-Season Data
        • Basic
          • Cumulative Data
          • Single-Season Data
      • Kicking
        • Cumulative Data
        • Single-Season Data
      • Punting
        • Cumulative Data
        • Single-Season Data
  • NBA
    • Articles
    • Metrics
      • XeFG%
        • 2020-21
        • 2019-20
        • 2018-19
        • 2017-18
        • 2016-17
        • 2015-16
        • 2014-15
        • 2013-14
      • DXeFG%
        • 2020-21
        • 2019-20
        • 2018-19
        • 2017-18
        • 2016-17
        • 2015-16
        • 2014-15
        • 2013-14
      • DPS
        • 2020-21
        • 2019-20
        • 2018-19
        • 2017-18
  • Other

Author: Ahmed Cheema

NBA

Using Machine Learning to Classify NBA Players, Part II

Posted onMay 31, 2020November 12, 2021

The traditional five position system of classifying NBA players is getting outdated. Let’s use machine learning to learn more about what sets players apart.

NBA

Using Machine Learning to Classify NBA Players, Part I

Posted onMay 23, 2020June 4, 2020

The traditional five position system of classifying NBA players is getting outdated. Let’s use machine learning to learn more about what sets players apart.

NBA

The NBA’s Most Overpaid Players

Posted onMay 17, 2020May 17, 2020

Which NBA players are earning disproportionately more money in the 2019-20 season than their performance warrants?

NBA

The NBA’s Most Underpaid Players

Posted onMay 16, 2020May 16, 2020

Which NBA players signed contracts that are proving to be the best bargains for their teams in the 2019-20 regular season?

NBA

The NBA’s Most Impactful Passers

Posted onMay 9, 2020May 9, 2020

Which players increase and decrease their teammates’ shooting efficiency the most through their passes?

NFL

Estimating Completion Probability in the NFL

Posted onApril 14, 2020April 25, 2020

Instead of assuming that it’s all the same, let’s determine the true probability of completion for every single pass attempt in the NFL since 2006.

NBA

Speed and Distance Traveled in the NBA

Posted onApril 9, 2020April 23, 2020

Which NBA players cover the most ground in their games? What about teams? Are these numbers meaningful? Let’s dive into the data and find out.

NBA

Analyzing NBA Officiating With Python

Posted onApril 1, 2020April 11, 2020

Since 2015, the NBA has consistently released its controversial Last Two Minute Reports at the end of close games. Let’s dive into some of that data.

NBA

Visualizing NBA Passing Networks With Python

Posted onMarch 22, 2020April 6, 2020

Basketball consists of many different passing connections between players. Let’s learn more about the NBA by visualizing these intricate passing networks.

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
© 2025 The Spax
Powered by WordPress / Theme by Design Lab