Aggregating tracking data across multiple sites, I came up with a variety of passing stats that help break down and contextualize NBA players’ passing.

Today, I examine how possessions factor into efficiency, touching on 3 main topics: the NBA’s under-the-radar stylistic shift on offense, the ‘true’ value of a possession, and the winners and losers of the possession game this past season.

In Part 1, inspired by a lineup tool, I present the first version of my spacing metric, talk about its uses, shortcomings, and more!