NBA Retrospective

By Joshua Lowe

Statistics tutor Josh Lowe breaks down the greatest NBA seasons from the Last Dance Bulls to LeBron and the block, all with an eye toward accessible analytics.... more

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The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

NBA Retrospective episodes:

February 07, 2024 Hidden Figures 2
We discuss Arpad Elo and his famous rating system that is now essential to NBA analytics and this podcast.
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28min
January 23, 2024 1984-85 Showtime Showdown Part 4
We discuss Four Factors performances by the Lakers, Celtics, Knicks, Rockets, and Cavs and note that Lakers completely dominated the league in one key metric.
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44min
January 08, 2024 1984-85 Showtime Showdown Part 3
We discuss how the Four Factors model predicts wins in 1984-85. Take care of the basketball!
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31min
December 25, 2023 1984-85 Showtime Showdown Part 2
We discuss the 1984-85 playoffs and assess how teams fared compared with their Elo simulation. We also provide deeper statistical analysis for the Lakers, Celtics, Knicks, Rockets, and Cavs.
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26min
December 13, 2023 1984-85 Showtime Showdown Part 1
We simulate the 1984-85 NBA season using Elo and report on the strength of the simulation and anomalous teams.
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33min
November 25, 2023 Great Eight Fate: 1999 Knicks Part 2
We discuss the metrics the 1999 Knicks excelled in to reach the Finals as an 8 seed. We also compare the traded players and compare the 1999 Knicks with the 2023 Heat.
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46min
November 14, 2023 Great Eight Fate: 1999 Knicks Part 1
We chronicle key off-season trades and the drama surrounding them leading into the Knicks 1999 season.
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24min
October 29, 2023 Hidden Figures 1
We welcome a young basketball player and Bulls fan to talk NBA, statistics, and podcasting.
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20min
October 16, 2023 1998-99 After Party Part 4
We discuss how well the Spurs, Nuggets, Kings, and Bulls achieved in the Four Factors and reiterate why defense wins championships.
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37min
October 02, 2023 1998-99 After Party Part 3
We discuss how the Four Factors model projects wins in 1998-99 and explain why defense wins championships.
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30min

FAQs about NBA Retrospective:

How many episodes does NBA Retrospective have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.