The Four Factors of Basketball Success
A true sports fan loves statistics. Stats help differentiate the stars from the superstars. Advances in statistical analysis have given rise to new and improved ways to measure what defines success, and this has changed the way many general managers and coaches run their teams. They are the driving force behind fantasy sports, which have become a billion dollar industry. So let's face it, stats are important. Stats also decide what wins games and what loses games.
The book Basketball on Paper, by Dean Oliver outlines what he describes as the four factors of basketball success, and why each is important.