Latest for The Atlantic and Sports Econ at the WEA
My latest for the Atlantic looks at the NBA draft. And the biggest gathering of sports economists in the world is this weekend!
John Stockton Should Have Been Selected Over Isiah Thomas for the Dream Team!
Jonathan Weiler comments on the relative merits of John Stockton and Isiah Thomas. If you are an Isiah fan… well, this may not make you happy!
Washington Title Hopes Probably Shouldn’t Rest on John Wall and Bradley Beal
Lexie Barza returns with a comment on the impact John Wall and Bradley Beal have on the Washington Wizards.
Two (“Brilliant”) Thoughts from Jonathan Weiler
Jonathan Weiler offers thoughts on college sports and the idea the Heat might sign Carmelo Anthony
Cap and Trade
Jill Harris explains that a big part of the early problems for the New York Liberty is a former All-Star.
UConn Artists in the WNBA?
Jill Harris explains that “knowing how to win” doesn’t mean much in the WNBA.
Western Economic Association meetings, 2014 edition
A few comments on the paper I am presenting at the upcoming WEA meetings.
Kevin Love Needs to Improve his Teammate Acquisition Skills, Not his Leadership
When we look at the same point in each player’s career, we see that Kevin Love is more productive than Kevin Garnett. But Love has had less productive teammates.
Some Thoughts on the Productivity of John Wall
Some thoughts on John Wall, offered in response to some recent comments by Kyle Weidie.
You Can’t Tell the Players without a Scorecard: WNBA Edition
Here is a “scorecard” for each player in the WNBA in 2013.