Eddie Johnson: The King of Analytics, couldn’t use …
Eddie Johnson discusses the impact of analytics in basketball, particularly focusing on Jared McCain's performance. He highlights that McCain has outscored the last six lottery picks of the 76ers in the Conference Finals. The article emphasizes the importance of utilizing analytics effectively in sports decision-making.
- ▪Jared McCain has scored more points in the Conference Finals than the last six 76ers lottery picks combined.
- ▪Eddie Johnson is known as the King of Analytics in basketball.
- ▪The article critiques the 76ers' use of analytics in player selection.
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