Contents
Chapter 1: Maybe the Fans Are Right
Crunchers, “Experts,” and the Wrath of Randomness
Isiah Thomas Illustrates How Money Can’t Buy You Love
Chapter 3: The Search for Useful Stats
Identifying the Most “Useful” Numbers
The Most Important Position in Team Sports?
Chapter 4: The Pareto Principle and Drafting Mistakes
The Pareto Principle and Losing to Win
The NBA Draft and NBA Performance
Chapter 5: Inefficient on the Field
The Hot Hand and Coaching Contradictions
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