Ben Alamar, author of Sports Analytics: A Guide for Managers, Coaches, and Other Decision Makers, joins the Moneyball crew to analyze Victor Wembanyama’s playoff performances, explain advanced defensive metrics, debate NBA draft evaluation methods, and reflect on championship-building strategies across today’s NBA. The team also explores the “hot hand” phenomenon, debates managerial impact in baseball, analyzes NHL playoff momentum, and examines why unpredictability makes golf and tennis so compelling for sports analytics fans.
Moneyball
Breaking Down NBA Playoff Matchups Through Advanced Analytics
Former ESPN analytics expert discusses Victor Wembanyama’s historic playoff impact, NBA roster construction, and the evolving role of analytics in basketball decision-making.
May 20, 2026
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Updated: May 21, 2026
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