Coaches constantly wrestle with the balance between old and new, integrating the newest trends and discoveries with their deeply ingrained thoughts on how the game of basketball is supposed to be played. Perhaps it’s my relative youth (I’m knocking on the door of 26, so
Dec 29, 2017 by Adam Spinella in Coach Spin’s Clipboard
This inaugural edition of Coach Spin’s Clipboard marks the start of a new weekly post on some of the more intriguing statistical and on-court observations from around the NBA. With a combination of Synergy data analysis and coaching expertise sprinkled in, the purpose is to
Dec 20, 2017 by Adam Spinella in Coach Spin’s Clipboard
YouTube @NBA_Math | @Spinella14 Ever wonder how and why certain tactics are used in the NBA? Now Coach Spins (Coach Adam Spinella of Washington & Jefferson College) can help break it down. Each episode will feature a unique look at NBA strategy, teaching points and more. In
Nov 03, 2017 by Adam Spinella in Film Room with Coach Spins
YouTube @NBA_Math | @Spinella14 Ever wonder how and why certain tactics are used in the NBA? Now Coach Spins (Coach Adam Spinella of Washington & Jefferson College) can help break it down. Each episode will feature a unique look at NBA strategy, teaching points and more.
Oct 27, 2017 by Adam Spinella in Film Room with Coach Spins
YouTube @NBA_Math | @Spinella14 Ever wonder how and why certain tactics are used in the NBA? Now Coach Spins (Coach Adam Spinella of Washington & Jefferson College) can help break it down. Each episode in the Film Room will feature a unique look at NBA strategy,
Oct 20, 2017 by Adam Spinella in Film Room with Coach Spins
Somehow, only two years into his NBA career, Jahlil Okafor already stands out as one of the most polarizing players in the league—and not for what he’s done, but instead because of what he isn’t. After winning a National Championship at Duke, hype around the
Sep 29, 2017 by Adam Spinella in Player Breakdowns 
Looking ahead is a necessary exercise that front offices and teams constantly undertake. Teams must master the art of preparing their salary-cap situations and anticipate production from players whose contracts are expiring. The size of their next contract and value on the trade market is
Sep 20, 2017 by Adam Spinella in Player Breakdowns
A career resurgence has been quietly hidden in the depressing chasm that’s crept over Brooklyn the past few seasons. Brook Lopez has added a three-point shot. He made 134 of them last year while first-year head coach Kenny Atkinson’s offense teetered on D’Antonian levels of
Sep 13, 2017 by Adam Spinella in Player Breakdowns