CourtVisuals @GraphTheGames

Using the Player Impact Metric to visualize the best players across eras Joined November 2024

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8 months ago

Dwight Howard vs Demarcus Cousins We can see the transition between the two as the league’s best center, though DeMarcus didn’t quite reach the same peak. Dwight: 795 total, 44.2 average Demarcus: 490 total, 40.8 average

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Deandre Jordan vs Brook Lopez Two members of the 2008 Draft have remained in the league until 2025, despite playing much different styles. Jordan reached a higher peak, but Lopez has shown greater longevity. Jordan: 453 total, 26.6 average Lopez: 535 total, 35.6 average

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Marc Gasol Average: 43.7 Total: 556.3 Pau Gasol Average: 52.6 Total: 896.5 Marc is largely overshadowed by older brother Pau, but still carves out some elite seasons in the 2010s

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9 months ago

Paul George Average: 49.7 Total: 646.3 Carmelo Anthony Average: 45.2 Total: 814 George and Melo have followed very similar career paths. George has faced some injuries and is less consistent, but did peak higher. George seems to be nearing the end of his best years.

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Grant Hill Average: 48.3 Total: 629 Jayson Tatum Average: 56.5 Total: 451.2 Hill and Tatum’s starts are nearly identical, but injuries derailed a potentially legendary career for Hill. Imagine if the next time we saw a healthy Jayson Tatum wasn’t until the 2031 season!

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Blake Griffin Average: 46 Total: 553 Amar’e Stoudemire Average: 44 Total: 528.5 Two incredible power forwards impacted by injuries. Stoudemire’s 2005 season stands as the peak between the two, but Griffin has a few extra prime seasons of relative health.

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Scottie Pippen Average: 53.8 Total: 915.1 Kawhi Leonard Average: 54.8 Total: 658.2 Leonard’s injuries hurt his score, especially compared to Pippen’s durability. Kawhi could have reached scores in the 80s had he played full seasons more often in his prime

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9 months ago

Top 10 Non-MJ Shooting Guard Seasons using Player Impact Metric (1974-2024) 1. 2019 James Harden 2. 2003 Tmac 3. 2020 James Harden 4. 2006 Dwyane Wade 5. 2009 Dwyane Wade 6. 2018 James Harden 7. 2017 James Harden 8. 2015 James Harden 9. 2003 Kobe Bryant 10. 2006 Kobe Bryant

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Top 10 Shooting Guard Seasons using Player Impact Metric (1974-2024) 1. 1989 MJ 2. 1991 MJ 3. 1988 MJ 4. 1990 MJ 5. 1993 MJ 6. 1996 MJ 7. 1992 MJ 8. 1997 MJ 9. 2019 James Harden 10. 2003 Tracy McGrady Next post will be top 10 non-MJ shooting guard seasons

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Top 10 Point Guard Seasons using Player Impact Metric (1974-2024) 1. 2016 Steph Curry 2. 2008 Chris Paul 3. 2017 Westbrook 4. 2024 Luka Doncic 5. 1987 Magic Johnson 6. 2015 Steph Curry 7. 2009 Chris Paul 8. 1989 Magic Johnson 9. 2016 Westbrook 10. 1991 Magic Johnson

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9 months ago

Ray Allen Average: 49.4 Total: 890.5 Reggie Miller Average: 48.6 Total: 875.2 Very similar players, but Ray Allen’s 2001 season stands out. He averages 22-5-5 that season, and takes that up to 25-4-6 in the playoffs as the Bucks make the conference finals.

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Jordan Average: 92 Total: 1196.6 Hakeem Average: 62.9 Total: 1132.4 Jordan is significantly better overall, but Hakeem peaked at the perfect time, capitalizing on Jordan’s absence to dominate the league

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Kevin Love Average: 41.6 Total: 624.1 Draymond Green Average: 37.7 Total: 491.2 Love’s seasons in Minnesota were elite, as he developed into a 20-10 superstar. However, after his trade to Cleveland, Draymond emerged as the better player.

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Chris Webber Average: 58.5 Total: 702.4 Kevin Garnett Average: 59 Total: 1239.4 In the early 2000s, Chris Webber was as good as any forward in the league. However, while Garnett, Duncan, and Dirk went on to reach all-time highs, Webber’s knee injuries derailed his career.

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Demarcus Cousins Average: 45.6 Total: 456.2 Al Horford Average: 42.1 Total: 674.1 DeMarcus reached a higher peak, delivering elite seasons in the mid-2010s. However, the standout is Horford’s longevity, remaining an impact player for nearly twice as long.

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McGrady Average: 53.7 Total: 752.2 Kobe Average: 64.3 Total: 1222.3 Tracy McGrady and Kobe both soared to superstardom in the early 2000s, with T-Mac peaking the highest in 2003. However, injuries led to T-Mac's decline, while Kobe remained a consistent superstar.

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Iverson Average: 63.7 Total: 828.6 Kidd Average: 55.3 Total: 1052.5 Iverson’s 2001 season is the best between the two, but Kidd’s longevity is the biggest factor here. Iverson’s post 2008 drop off is dramatic, while Kidd continues to contribute.

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Duncan Average: 66.8 Total: 1270.3 Kobe Average: 64.3 Total: 1222.3 Interpretation: Duncan controls the early parts of their careers, and peaks the highest in 2003. Kobe takes over as the best player by 2006, but his 2013 Achilles injury gives Duncan the crown again.