Okay, so I was messing around with some data on Lakers guards, specifically focusing on Russell. Here’s how it went down.
First, I started by gathering all the info I could find. I mean, I scoured the internet for stats, articles, game logs – you name it. It was a bit of a data dump at first, I’ll be honest.
Digging into The Data
Then, I organized everything. I put it all into a big spreadsheet to get a clearer picture, this way I could look at multiple things, comparing them.
- Points per game? Checked.
- Assists? Got it.
- Turnovers? Sadly, yep.
- Shooting percentages? Definitely included.
I spent a good chunk of time just looking at the numbers, trying to see any patterns or trends, finding comparing stats.
Russell’s Performance
After all that, I started to focus on the “eye test”. The data is great, I started watch game footage. How did Russell actually look on the court? Was he making smart plays? Was he hustling?
Finally, I combined it all. All the raw information, with what I was seeing in the games. It’s one thing to see the numbers, but to understand the game, and how all of the numbers make sense, and how they came to be, you have to watch, and analyze.
So, that’s basically it. I started with a broad question, gathered a ton of info, organized it, analyzed it, and then added my own observations. It was a process, but it was a fun way to really see the numbers, and watch the performance, and I feel like I have a much better handle on it now.
