Anti-Stat Geek

A Grantland article about the limits of statistical analysis in basketball. Rick Carlisle sums it up regarding stat geeks and Monta Ellis:

“Those people that were down on him for whatever reason, the analytics guys or whatever, those guys are idiots.”

Hat tip, Andy.

I was always a fan of Ellis when he played for the Warriors.  He was a dangerous offensive player.  You could see defenders get on their heels when guarding him.  They were afraid.  This skill is a rare skill.  I'm glad to see he is doing well.  And Carlisle is a good coach.