Each week, Tom Haberstroh pours over the data and digs through the stats to come up with THE BIG NUMBER – the one metric that defines the NBA that week. Tune i...
Cade Cunningham’s 7 triple-doubles tell us WHAT about the Detroit Pistons?
‘Top 10’ and ‘Detroit Pistons’ are not two words you hear together often, but Cade Cunningham has led the Pistons to a 21-19 record and a near top-10 offense so far this season. Third most in the NBA in triple-doubles, and improving statistically in several major categories from last season, does Cade Cunningham deserve a shout for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award? Or does a player finally meeting his potential three years after being drafted no.1 not qualify for something like ‘most improved?’ Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine answer these questions and more with this week’s Big Number.Dan brings four more numbers to the table to ask which came first in Detroit’s success this season: Cade Cunningham’s improved shooting or the Pistons surrounding him with multiple 3-point shooters? The chicken or the egg? Perhaps it doesn’t even matter, just as long as the Detroit Pistons are eating eggs for breakfast in Motor City.To wrap, the pair checks in on their over/unders competitions and make two, new Detroit-centric picks.(1:49) The Big Number: 7(5:05) Should Cunningham win Most Improved Player?(15:30) The Little Numbers: 113.5(20:24) The Little Numbers: 8.1(24:04) Cade Cunningham minigame(26:22) The Little Numbers: 37.6(30:24) The Little Numbers: 5.9(37:32) Detroit Pistons over/undersCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox?
The Sacramento Kings are on a five-game win streak with the latest two victories coming with De’Aaron Fox on the sidelines. With this in mind, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Kings are better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?Dan brings in four Little Numbers that explain what’s going right and what’s still wrong with Sacramento this season including Keon Ellis’ rising star and Keegan’s Murray’s drop in production. Dan also dives deep into the Kings’ offensive possessions in transition and compares their expected total wins this season with their actual win total.The pair give an update to their over/unders competition and wrap by sharing their latest Yahoo Sports stories on Victor Wembanyama & potential first-time NBA all-stars. (1:21) The Big Number: -5.2(12:55) The Little Numbers: 8.9(17:21) Keon Ellis minigame(21:16) The Little Numbers: .513(25:51) The Little Numbers: 14.6%(29:59)The Little Numbers: -2.8(36:29) Over/under scoreboard update(37:49) Tom & Dan's recent Yahoo Sports stories Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
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These stats PROVE Grizzlies big man Zach Edey is the Rookie of the Year
On this week's episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dig deep into a stellar rookie season for Memphis Grizzlies big man Zach Edey. They help paint the picture of why Edey leads the discussion for Rookie of the Year in the NBA.They cover how Edey has heavily outperformed expectations and made an efficient impact on Memphis this year. Specifically, they discuss Edey's impact as an offensive rebounder and how the Grizzlies currently sit atop multiple efficiency statistics in the NBA.(2:30) The Big Number: 15(12:24) Little Number 1: 40%(19:23) Little Number 2: +23.59(25:51) Little Number 3: 18.3%(33:51) Little Number 4: 1(44:28) Over/Unders
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Is Victor Wembanyama the biggest unicorn ever to play in the NBA?
Just how rare is San Antonio Spurs budding star Victor Wembanyama? Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive deep into the numbers to illustrate how much of a unicorn the French big man is becoming in the NBA.They specifically analyze the rare rate at which Wemby is blocking shots and nailing three pointers, especially for a player of his size. They also discuss the future expectations for the San Antonio Spurs for this season and beyond.(1:48) The Big Number: 1(12:38) Little Number 1: 9.9%(18:34) Little Number 2: 48.6%(25:58) Little Number 3: 55(30:25) Little Number 4: 64(39:43) Over/Unders
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Why the Miami Heat should trade Jimmy Butler NOW
As trade rumors circulate about whether or not the Miami Heat could trade Jimmy Butler, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number to explain why now is the perfect time for a trade despite Miami’s recent success.Dan gives us four more numbers, each which makes the case for a different NBA team that could be interested in trading for Jimmy Butler including the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers.Tom & Dan give a scoreboard update on their over/under picks and take a look back at their Oklahoma City Thunder picks from several weeks ago. The Thunder are living up to expectations this season, but do they have what it takes to keep that momentum going through the postseason? (1:01) The Big Number: +3.6(15:39) The Little Numbers: 24.5(26:04) The Little Numbers: 102.4(34:14) The Little Numbers: 1,205(40:06) The Little Numbers: 0.232(46:38) Over/unders update(47:43) Oklahoma City Thunder look legit Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts
Each week, Tom Haberstroh pours over the data and digs through the stats to come up with THE BIG NUMBER – the one metric that defines the NBA that week. Tune in as he and Dan Devine put Tom’s big number to the test and explain the one thing from the world of basketball that was hidden in plain sight. Listen to THE BIG NUMBER for a fun conversation filled with jokes, stats that you won’t hear anywhere else and become a smarter NBA fan in the process.
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