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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

In today's NBA, players can hit multiple 3s a game with regularity. Here are the players who went off for 5+ 3s the most times this past season. #NBA #Basketball #NBASky

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Here are the best value max/expensive contracts in the NBA. Any surprises? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Yesterday, we looked at the best value contract for $10M-$25M. Today, we are looking at the next echelon. Here are the best deals at $25M-$35M. It seems hard to believe Jayson Tatum was still under this bucket. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Who were the most valuable mid-level contracts last year? Believe it or not, it was Ivica Zubac... and by a lot. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

The stretch 5 has become a normality in today's NBA. With the traditional big becoming rarer, who is the best still standing? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

The Knicks fell short of making the Finals last year, but proved to be a force in the East. How can they better utilize their elite top two scorers under Mike Brown? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

How many regular season games does this team win next season as a core? Not only are they an old core, but they have also missed plenty of games over the past few years. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Between his mix of unbelievable averages and unreal efficiency from all ranges, it can be hard to believe Nikola Jokic didn't win MVP. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Here are some of the most clutch players from last year. Who would you want taking the last shot? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Here's the landscape of the "glue guy" stats for the 2024-25 regular season. Who stands out to you? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

As the season progresses, it becomes increasingly important to do well against strong teams. Here are each team's records by strength of opponent. What stands out to you? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

The Lakers signed Marcus Smart today after the Wizards bought him out. Can he still produce at this stage? He was a key factor for the Celtics not long ago. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday are now teammates after being traded for each other in 2023. How will they pair? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

The Portland Trailblazers have reunited with Damian Lillard. Here are his numbers from last year, but what can we expect when he returns? Is he giving up on any championship hopes? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Bradley Beal today. How will he fit in with the rest of the current core? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

The 76ers had a woeful season last year, riddled by injuries. Health will remain a big question, but could they make waves in a wide-open East? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Here's the NBA defensive landscape. It's rare for a player to dominate a stat. Both NBA defensive stats have players with a big lead in Victor Wembanyama and Dyson Daniels. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Here is NBA team performance by number of rest days from last season. 1. The good teams don't lose with full rest. 2. The Knicks played very poorly on the back end of a back-to-back. Could that change with a new coach? #NBA #Basketball #NBASky

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

People find the modern NBA boring because of 2 things: free throws and 3-pointers. Does this graph help you find the teams that are fun to watch? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

It was SGA's year this year, and he did it with a healthy dose of free throws. The approach proved to be infuriating for some, but undoubtedly effective. Will more star guards go all out to get to the line? Here is the current free-throw landscape. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Devin Booker has resigned with the Phoenix Suns for the richest annual contract in NBA history. He has great scoring and passing numbers with decent efficiency. Was it the right call to rebuild around Booker? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

As SGA and the OKC Thunder proved, having an efficient top scorer is vital in the NBA. How much of a team's offensive success is a factor of the efficiency of their top scorer? This graph tries to give some answers. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Who were the best value contracts last season? Here are the regular season win shares per $10 million in cap hit. Surprisingly, Jalen Duren leads the list! #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The Miami Heat have traded for Norman Powell in a 3-team trade that has John Collins headed to the Clippers and Kevin Love + Kyle Anderson headed to the Jazz. Where are these teams going with this? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

The Denver Nuggets will not release Jonas Valančiūnas and have him carry out his contract. Valančiūnas is a defensive liability and his shooting efficiency isn't great for a floor-spacing big. What type of boost will he give the Nuggets? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

The New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons as head coach. They hired Mike Brown. How will Mike Brown change the dynamic of the Knicks? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Here is the scoring landscape of some of the notable players who have switched teams. I used Perplexity AI to generate this list, so don't go at me too bad for missing players! #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

The Lakers have acquired their center to pair with Luka Dončić in DeAndre Ayton. Is he the type of lob threat they are looking for? Or does he float out too much to the free-throw line? #NBA #Basketball #NBASky

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Damian Lillard was waived today in a shocking move by the Bucks. Who could his perimeter shooting benefit once he gets healthy? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

If you knew the Cam Johnson was going to be traded for Michael Porter Jr., would you know which side the first-round pick would be on? Is it surprising MPJ had to be paired with a pick? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

The Jazz traded Collin Sexton for Jusuf Nurkić. Does this direction make any seense for Utah? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

The Cavaliers acquired Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls for Isaac Okoro. Who do you think won this trade? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Naz Reid signed an extension for $125M/5YR today. Do you think he's worth that type of money? #NBA #Basketball #NBASky

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

It may be a while until we see this trio, but will Cooper Flagg fit well with Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving? He improved his 3-point shot at Duke, but still doesn't shoot it as often as many NBA stars. With AD not a strong shooting threat, will they have a spacing issue? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The Rockets traded for Kevin Durant yesterday. It's clear how they expect him to fit in with the offense. At his age and considering how his stints in Brooklyn and Phoenix went, will this trade put the Rockets over the edge? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I recently wanted to explore if momentum was a real factor in the NBA. According to my study, momentum does not affect future outcomes at a possession level. Check out my short write-up on the analysis I did. drive.google.com/file/d/1Tu6-... #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

The Boston Celtics have traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers for Anfernee Simons and two 2nd round picks. Does this make any sense for Portland who is on the outside of a stacked West? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

OKC entered the finals as big favorites, but the Pacers have surprised them by bringing the series to game 7. Part of the difference can be attributed to the Pacers' stellar 3-point shooting. They have three players who shoot them at a decent volume, at 40%+. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

The Indiana Pacers have felt unstoppable in the clutch this playoffs. In particular, Tyrese Haliburton feels like he has delivered the big moments over and over. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Who do you think will win Finals MVP? Maybe the more pressing question is if the Pacers win, who will win Finals MVP? Here are the Finals stats. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Look at how efficient the Pacers' role players have been in the playoffs so far. It's been a big reason for their ability to win 15 playoff games so far. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

The Magic gave up a lot to acquire Desmond Bane's shooting. Is there any chance it could be worth it for a perfect fit? Is it a perfect fit? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

The star forwards each had big games in game 5 of the finals. Here's how efficient they have been throughout the playoffs at different ranges. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

The Grizzlies sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for KCP and a whole lot of picks. Are the costs of role players becoming too high in trades? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

It feels like a big factor in the OKC Thunder's success has been Alex Caruso's 3 and D. He's been increasingly taking and making big 3-point shots. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Does Tyrese Haliburton's range get even deeper in the playoffs? Has that been a factor in his breakout success this year? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

The Pacers are up 2-1 on the OKC Thunder in the NBA Finals. Has their all-around shooting been the primary driver of their success? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

An interesting look at teams who overperformed on paper compared to what was expected from their play. Anything surprising? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Good rebounders can be can be an unsung heroes in NBA playoff series. Here are the players with the biggest increases from the regular season. #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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Stepback Stats @stepbackstats.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Despite the OKC Thunder looking dominant this playoffs, their role players (non-SGA players) haven't been all that efficient. How can they feel so dominant without knockdown shooting throughout their roster? #NBA #NBASky #Basketball

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