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Nuanced & Informative NBA & Draft Analysis | GT ‘24 | 1906 | Data Engineer | Film Room: @atlhawksfilm | Writer @afronews | hoops for the people @thehwcollectlve

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Welcome to The 5th Factor - a site built by David Lee with the aim to provide nuanced and informative NBA & draft analysis that's useful for every type of basketball fan. let's walk through the features together 🧶

Welcome to The 5th Factor - a site built by David Lee with the aim to provide nuanced and informative NBA & draft analysis that's useful for every type of basketball fan. let's walk through the features together 🧶

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The Magic are currently 12th in the East with Franz Wagner as their unquestioned #1 option and yet, it’s #NotHisFault why his fully realized playmaking, 5th factor influence and stabilization of ORL’s floor on D is the brightest spot in the roughest offensive context in the NBA

The Magic are currently 12th in the East with Franz Wagner as their unquestioned #1 option and yet, it’s #NotHisFault why his fully realized playmaking, 5th factor influence and stabilization of ORL’s floor on D is the brightest spot in the roughest offensive context in the NBA

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In my heart I’m not much of a Tim Duncan “hater” but I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to spread the gospel Here’s a snippet of my argument for Kevin Garnett’s case as the best power forward in NBA history

In my heart I’m not much of a Tim Duncan “hater” but I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to spread the gospel Here’s a snippet of my argument for Kevin Garnett’s case as the best power forward in NBA history

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Duncan Robinson instructed Paul Reed to slip the flare BEFORE the play DRob knows CLE wants to show 2 on Cade, so he ghosts the step-up screen and veers into Reed's screen CLE scrambles -> Mobley has to show -> Reed slips & it's a wide-open layup with Spida in weakside help

Duncan Robinson instructed Paul Reed to slip the flare BEFORE the play DRob knows CLE wants to show 2 on Cade, so he ghosts the step-up screen and veers into Reed's screen CLE scrambles -> Mobley has to show -> Reed slips & it's a wide-open layup with Spida in weakside help

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Every season Cleveland keeps Donovan Mitchell on the roster further depreciates the 30+% of the cap they allocated to Evan Mobley. 1 of the most glaring examples of incongruence between a team’s two best players in the league, CLE MUST make a decision between them this offseason

Every season Cleveland keeps Donovan Mitchell on the roster further depreciates the 30+% of the cap they allocated to Evan Mobley. 1 of the most glaring examples of incongruence between a team’s two best players in the league, CLE MUST make a decision between them this offseason

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will we ever see a team completely master the sport like the 2024 Boston Celtics

will we ever see a team completely master the sport like the 2024 Boston Celtics

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Jabari mirroring KD in warmups

Jabari mirroring KD in warmups

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No one in the league iterates faster than Minnesota, who are surrounding Ant with his 3rd distinct supporting cast in 4 years of contention. Their aggressive use of the space created by the Randle salary dump embodies their approach this offseason and in years prior.

No one in the league iterates faster than Minnesota, who are surrounding Ant with his 3rd distinct supporting cast in 4 years of contention. Their aggressive use of the space created by the Randle salary dump embodies their approach this offseason and in years prior.

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Franz Wagner has averaged a 19.1 AST% in his Orlando career, with his peak AST% (26.6%) coming in 2025. Through 3 preseason games, he's generated 35.3% of the Magic's assists. Sean Sweeney gets an A+ so far for how he's reshaped the Magic's offensive division of labor.

Franz Wagner has averaged a 19.1 AST% in his Orlando career, with his peak AST% (26.6%) coming in 2025. Through 3 preseason games, he's generated 35.3% of the Magic's assists. Sean Sweeney gets an A+ so far for how he's reshaped the Magic's offensive division of labor.

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Cleveland has quadrupled down on a roster that will remain incongruent unless they acquire one of the most valuable archetypes in the league. While Peyton is their most promising spin yet, I’m skeptical whether he can plug the many holes in the backcourt AND frontcourt.

Cleveland has quadrupled down on a roster that will remain incongruent unless they acquire one of the most valuable archetypes in the league. While Peyton is their most promising spin yet, I’m skeptical whether he can plug the many holes in the backcourt AND frontcourt.

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THE PATRICK WILLIAMS THEORY The most detrimental players in the NBA are the ones who quietly diminish their teams’ ability to rebound, win the FT differential and TO battle and knock down more shots than their opponents.

THE PATRICK WILLIAMS THEORY The most detrimental players in the NBA are the ones who quietly diminish their teams’ ability to rebound, win the FT differential and TO battle and knock down more shots than their opponents.

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my thoughts on why the Hawks traded away their former #1 pick 2 years into his rookie contract plus OKC’s cap work, my skepticism for Zacch’s scheme fit in Dallas & whether Dort/Risacher will continue to be bottlenecks for their new teams

my thoughts on why the Hawks traded away their former #1 pick 2 years into his rookie contract plus OKC’s cap work, my skepticism for Zacch’s scheme fit in Dallas & whether Dort/Risacher will continue to be bottlenecks for their new teams

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The Houston Rockets’ recent struggles are reflective of their inheritance of Kevin Durant’s fatal flaw 1 of 3 teams above .500 with a losing clutch record 2nd most TO prone team in the clutch KD is at a career-low 26.3 TSA/100, worst non-pass TOV% since ‘14 and is 15th% in 3PAr

The Houston Rockets’ recent struggles are reflective of their inheritance of Kevin Durant’s fatal flaw 1 of 3 teams above .500 with a losing clutch record 2nd most TO prone team in the clutch KD is at a career-low 26.3 TSA/100, worst non-pass TOV% since ‘14 and is 15th% in 3PAr

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The 5 players to average at least 5 OREB per 75 and 8 DREB per 75 last season, sorted by OREB per 75: 1. Mitchell Robinson (former Knick, lost to BOS in free agency) 2. Donovan Clingan (POR cornerstone) 3. Moussa Cisse (extended offer sheet, potential Knick) 4. Andre Drummond (Knicks signed him in FA) 5. Robert Williams (POR unwilling to trade, injury risk) With Clingan/Timelord unavailable and Mitch cost-prohibitive, the Knicks have done a great job using minimum contracts to approximate what Mitch brought to their roster. Cisse has a massive frame & hits all the rebounding thresholds despite his inefficiencies on offense, NY is likely betting the stronger offensive infrastructure will help him be a better finisher. Finding proficient rebounders is relatively trivial, the brilliance in the Knicks roster construction strategy is the way they structured the rest of the roster appropriately so they can identify players who complement the core without venturing into the 2nd apron. Dallas has a tough decision to make, you need these cheap contributors as you continue to build out around Coop. They like Ryan a lot (I wouldn’t hesitate to replace his slot with Cisse to be honest) and I don’t think they’re in a rush to trade their expirings. Cisse is worth retaining but is the cost of sweetening the pot for a team to take PJ/Gafford/Caleb Martin worth it overall?

The 5 players to average at least 5 OREB per 75 and 8 DREB per 75 last season, sorted by OREB per 75: 1. Mitchell Robinson (former Knick, lost to BOS in free agency) 2. Donovan Clingan (POR cornerstone) 3. Moussa Cisse (extended offer sheet, potential Knick) 4. Andre Drummond (Knicks signed him in FA) 5. Robert Williams (POR unwilling to trade, injury risk) With Clingan/Timelord unavailable and Mitch cost-prohibitive, the Knicks have done a great job using minimum contracts to approximate what Mitch brought to their roster. Cisse has a massive frame & hits all the rebounding thresholds despite his inefficiencies on offense, NY is likely betting the stronger offensive infrastructure will help him be a better finisher. Finding proficient rebounders is relatively trivial, the brilliance in the Knicks roster construction strategy is the way they structured the rest of the roster appropriately so they can identify players who complement the core without venturing into the 2nd apron. Dallas has a tough decision to make, you need these cheap contributors as you continue to build out around Coop. They like Ryan a lot (I wouldn’t hesitate to replace his slot with Cisse to be honest) and I don’t think they’re in a rush to trade their expirings. Cisse is worth retaining but is the cost of sweetening the pot for a team to take PJ/Gafford/Caleb Martin worth it overall?

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Fox’s struggles vs the Wolves was preceded by another guard whose efficacy is similarly dependent on their star big, Jamal Murray Near career-low rim frequencies in the RS led to subpar offensive process vs the best drop big ever Murray could grift/get up 3s, Fox is in trouble.

Fox’s struggles vs the Wolves was preceded by another guard whose efficacy is similarly dependent on their star big, Jamal Murray Near career-low rim frequencies in the RS led to subpar offensive process vs the best drop big ever Murray could grift/get up 3s, Fox is in trouble.

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Aaron Turner is right, Jonathan Kuminga was, in fact, the Hawks’ best player last season.* (as long as you completely ignore sample size, the quality of the opponents faced, 3P variance, ATL’s rotations and assess impact solely off of on-off data)*

Aaron Turner is right, Jonathan Kuminga was, in fact, the Hawks’ best player last season.* (as long as you completely ignore sample size, the quality of the opponents faced, 3P variance, ATL’s rotations and assess impact solely off of on-off data)*

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Are the Rockets the best negotiating FO in the league? Are they consistently drafting players who are just sub-max contract level? … or did they create a system that suppresses offensive development that enables them to compete while getting young talent at a discount?

Are the Rockets the best negotiating FO in the league? Are they consistently drafting players who are just sub-max contract level? … or did they create a system that suppresses offensive development that enables them to compete while getting young talent at a discount?

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In the 23 minutes Cam Boozer and Zach Edey shared the floor together last night, MEM held GSW to: 33% at the rim (4/12) just 4 OREBs on 41 FGA 43.9 eFG% overall while scoring 1.083 PPP in the HC with a 42.9 OREB%. a preview of decades of dominance

In the 23 minutes Cam Boozer and Zach Edey shared the floor together last night, MEM held GSW to: 33% at the rim (4/12) just 4 OREBs on 41 FGA 43.9 eFG% overall while scoring 1.083 PPP in the HC with a 42.9 OREB%. a preview of decades of dominance

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There are objective benchmarks and conventions in both the basketball and film world, but our interpretations of the techniques and efficacy of directors and lead creators MUST be contextualized within the individuals unique playstyle/filmmaking approach.

There are objective benchmarks and conventions in both the basketball and film world, but our interpretations of the techniques and efficacy of directors and lead creators MUST be contextualized within the individuals unique playstyle/filmmaking approach.

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Antman and LaMelo Ain't Playin Fair This Year | Offseason Overview, Season Outlook, Record Prediction the negative intersections between low 3PA & passing volume in the Wolves' new frontcourt and how their backcourt tandem could support Jaden/JK/Gobert 👇

Antman and LaMelo Ain't Playin Fair This Year | Offseason Overview, Season Outlook, Record Prediction the negative intersections between low 3PA & passing volume in the Wolves' new frontcourt and how their backcourt tandem could support Jaden/JK/Gobert 👇

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The Miami Heat grossly misevaluated Kel’El Ware’s strengths as a prospect and are wasting his outlier offensive abilities attempting to correct traits that were evident in his NCAA profile

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