Points per game, rebounds & assists | The Michael Adams corollary (NBA Stats 101, Part 1)

Was Magic Johnson the best point guard in the NBA in 1991? This is Part 1 of a series that explains NBA stats, detailing how to analyze basketball, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of analytics. This video introduces foundational concepts while examining the importance of per game stats, (points per game, rebounds per game, assists per game) or the slash line, using Michael Adams and his shocking 1991 season.

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