[SportsBall] The numbers behind the NBA’s biggest outlier, Victor Wembanyama
This guy does the best videos of all time, seriously. He doesn’t get enough views, both interesting topics and very nice presentation.
I was thinking that was actually a cool video, really like him doing the drawing himself instead of the computer ones I see
https://www.tiktok.com/@__sportsball
You don’t need to log in to view videos.
also posts them on IG and Youtube
edit: I messed up the caption in the post, his YouTube is actually @Sportsball_Visual
First videos of his I’m seeing. He’s gifted for sure
Wow, no kidding. I think this is the first I’ve seen of him, does he always do these architecture-style drawings?
Yep, I posted a link to his tiktok further below.
If u like the stat stuff its usually from sportsradar who post alot of graphics on twitter
Incredible work
Today is just gonna be Wemby glazers versus OKC glazers
Looking forward to the game as a glazer of both
I’m gonna be glazing everywhere during the game
Glazed last night thinking about tonight’s game
We should get together for this game bro
Now we’re talking. That’s a party.
What the fck is happening 😭
Just two dudes being dudes
He’s just jealous
Can I join 👀
It’s not a party without you
I’ll bring my Shai jersey
We’re gonna have a tug-o-war I see
Same
OKC shouldn’t even exist. Why would anyone root for them? Unless you were born in the 00s or are from Oklahoma.
Stay mad
How would you feel if your team was relocated to fucking middle of nowhere (before the Luka trade) ?
Flair up
Most toxic evening this season, I’ll bet.
This guy is the Wemby of drawing data without penciling first 🫡
This is awesome, I like this guy
Thanks for sharing!
Unfortunately quality stuff like this get drowned out by low effort bs slop
This channel has the most interesting and engaging NBA related analyses I can ever remember seeing.
Without a doubt deserves a weekly segment on a national program.
This is an amazing data presentation. Actually really enjoyed the entire video
Can the Spurs give ud Wemby, him and Ant will go crazy. All I have is an In and Out Meal in my Fridge and a Firm Handshake
/s
These are always so cool and colourful. This guy does awesome work
the YT channel link: https://youtube.com/@sportsball_visual?si=I-G0x6LK76ERYdZn
can someone please link this guy’s YouTube channel? I tried searching “@_sportsball” on YT but I couldn’t find it.
Sorry I messed up in the caption, his youtube is @Sportball_Visual . He posts them as Shorts so that may be why it’s harder to find
found it. it’s “Sportsball_Visual” (you had dropped the second s)
link: https://youtube.com/@sportsball_visual?si=I-G0x6LK76ERYdZn
Damn
Not sure why he straight up lied about his mom’s height being 6’6”. Shes 6’3”
I doubt he deliberately lied about this lol
Are these drawings real or ai generated? Curious
Real, he records himself drawing them
Pretty drawings but 3% less eFG than average when he’s guarding is way lower than I expected for someone everyone acts like is the unanimous DPOY for the next decade
The one stat that should have been touched on is how many fewer shots are even attempted by opponents when within 6 feet of him.
This. The amount of plays he blows up just with his presence and players knowing they can’t go at him is wild. A lot of stuff that doesn’t show up on traditional stat sheets
At the same time it also means the inverse is true where if a player is attempting a shot near him it is likely a higher quality shot so it has a higher % chance of going in, which makes it even more impressive that Wemby is 3% below league average
Inverse deez nutz.
But yes
For my team (OKC) I’ve noticed a similar effect when Chet is on the court too. If he’s near the basket, it more or less forces the opponent move away from their high percentage shots near the rim and instead forces them to find a less ideal shot. It adds up a lot over the course of the game and really impacts the margins.
I can only imagine the impact for a guy like Wemby that can be everywhere at once.
100%. Both guys are crazy special
If you watch the game then you will realise he only soft contests the shots in the long midrange. Basically let the offense take the least efficient shots and save your energy. He will hard contest at the rim and at the 3.
Watch a game
The lack of actual comparison kind of makes this not mean much. Also, with how the Spurs have been playing + his turnovers, he shouldn’t dribble that much
My god man just appreciate the work
Why?
Bc its cool. And enjoyable. And unique.
Criticism is fine when it’s constructive but this wasn’t.
Okay, I’m not commenting on his personal videos in his channel. Also, it is constructive. He literally states a ton of stats as if reading off a bbref page and not giving actually meaning behind most of the numbers
I agree with this. The stats he pointed out didn’t do justice to Wemby.
Ok and if you want that you can find it. There are hundreds of nba podcasts and bloggers and online content platforms. This video didn’t say “here’s a 45 minute discussion on how wemby stacks up to other bigs and what defensive efficiency means.” Just enjoy things instead of looking for what is missing.
He’s gotta be more efficient with his dribbling for sure. 2-3 max and he can be at his spots but sometimes they don’t roll the ball in when he’s in a good position and he’s forced to go out and get it.