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Basketball Beyond Paper
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Dean Oliver's "Basketball Beyond Paper" is a seminal work in basketball analytics, revolutionizing how the game is understood and analyzed.
Oliver introduces four key factors, known as the "Four Factors," that determine a team's success: shooting, turnovers, rebounding, and free throws.
He provides a detailed framework for quantifying these factors and using them to evaluate player and team performance.
The book emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making in coaching, player evaluation, and game strategy.
Oliver's methodologies enable a deeper understanding of the game, moving beyond traditional metrics.
This book has significantly influenced basketball analysis, making it an essential resource for coaches, analysts, and serious fans.
Oliver introduces four key factors, known as the "Four Factors," that determine a team's success: shooting, turnovers, rebounding, and free throws.
He provides a detailed framework for quantifying these factors and using them to evaluate player and team performance.
The book emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making in coaching, player evaluation, and game strategy.
Oliver's methodologies enable a deeper understanding of the game, moving beyond traditional metrics.
This book has significantly influenced basketball analysis, making it an essential resource for coaches, analysts, and serious fans.
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Mentioned by Ian Graham, quoting Dean Oliver on the key factors determining a team's success.

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as a book that inspires him, particularly those by basketball coaches.

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