These are articles that are meant to be fun thought experiments, or provide an alternative, different way of thinking about certain concepts found in sports takes.
There are plenty of dumb takes that exist in the world of sports. This article is going to list some. LeBron would have won in 2017 if KD didn’t join the Warriors This one has always been a strange take, due to the confidence with which people say it. Many say it as if it […]
Dumbest Sports Narratives Still Around Read More »
There are many ways to grade QB’s performances. Some use statistics, others use wins and intangibles. Each of these have their flaws, of course. Using just stats is flawed, because basic QB stats or even advanced QB stats (passer rating, EPA, etc.) don’t tell us anything about the teammates they are playing with and how
New QB Stat: Adjusted Passer Rating (Preliminary) Read More »
In the NFL, what’s more important? Most will say offense. But often times, browse any website on the web , read any comment section, read any discussion on social media, or watch any NFL-related program on TV or listen through radio, and this topic comes up, there will be pushback in some form. Some will
NFL: Offense or Defense – which is more important? Read More »
There are a lot of talking points about running backs in the recent decade that constantly get pushed by many media outlets and continue to be regurgitated by fans as if it is the Gospel. The issue with these anti-running back sentiment is that it involves takes that can be misleading, not accurate, or can
Dispelling False Anti-Running Back Narratives Read More »
We had an article defining choking, that, in the last paragraph, acknowledged that choking could just be a sign of a player’s flaws. When a player has bad playoff performances, we call them a choker. We imply that the moment is too big for them, but it may be more accurate that they simply get
Many “Playoff Chokers” Just Have Big Flaws Read More »
“This player would have won if he had better teammates!” “This guy is lucky to be playing with another good defender” “He only won because his front office is elite”. There’s a lot of variance in the world. Same with sports. The reality is that certain things were meant to be, at least in the
Some Players’ Careers Were Destined to Turn Out the Way They Did Read More »
We usually talk about how the rule changes and emphasis towards passing has turned the league into a QB-driven league, and that now more than ever, you need a great QB if you want a realistic chance of winning a Super Bowl, lest you want to just hope you go on a Cinderella-story run. But
The NFL has Always Been a Quaterback’s League Read More »
Many sports fans get confused when they see how their favorite players from the NBA and NFL such as Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal or Tom Brady are rather… petty and sensitive to criticism. Heck, people in general tend to get upset or perplexed when successful people care so much about how others think. Welp,
Brady, LeBron, and Why You Should Care What Others Think Read More »
A lot of people have this idea that in the NBA, talent is all that matters, and team chemistry, personality, and other intangibles be damned. And that you can simply just add a bunch of talented players to a team and they’ll win a chip. But that isn’t the case, and these last two years
Team Fit And Intangibles Matter Just as Much as Talent Read More »
Two of the brightest young stars in the NBA today are Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics. But based on how the Celtics seasons have gone the last couple of years, and the way many NBA fans have reacted, you would think they are busts. Why? It seems like the big stinker
We Need to be Patient With Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Read More »
Stephen Wardell “Chef” “Baby-faced assassin” Curry is a NBA player for the Golden State Warriors. He is a 3x NBA champion, he is 2x MVP (including 1 unanimous), a member of the 50/40/90 club. And is often considered the greatest shooter ever. Like many great players, Curry has his fair share of haters. But most
Steph Curry is Still the Most Disrespected Superstar in the NBA Read More »
Over the past 15 months, Kawhi Leonard’s stock has soared all the way up. His two rings and two Finals MVPs with two different teams, along with his multiple DPOY awards has earned him the distinction of being included in possible top 10 all time debates. I’m writing this to tell you this is a
Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler are not that different Read More »