

Jeremias Engelmann of RoyceWebb.com, Former Mavericks and Suns Front Officer
11 snips Mar 20, 2025
Jeremias Engelmann, a former front office member of the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns, now writes for Royce Webb's Substack, providing data-driven NBA insights. In this discussion, he dives into controversies surrounding player metrics and evaluates the underrated defensive skills of Alex Caruso. Engelmann also discusses the implications of injuries on player performance, the complexities of trade strategies, and identifies players who fall into his 'Quagmire' category for team acquisitions. His analytical take adds depth to understanding player evaluations in the league.
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RAPM Methodology
- RAPM estimates player value based on team performance with and without them, adjusting for teammates and competition.
- It uses complex calculations to determine a player's impact, unbiased by individual box score stats.
Sample Size and Reliability
- Three years of data provides the most reliable RAPM results.
- However, single-season results can offer insights, even if they deviate from consensus.
Improving RAPM with BPM
- Box Plus Minus (BPM) enhances RAPM by incorporating individual box score stats.
- Starting with BPM and adjusting with lineup data combines the strengths of both approaches.