APBRmetrics Forum Index APBRmetrics
The statistical revolution will not be televised.
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

ORtg/b-r.com/Sidney Lowe

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    APBRmetrics Forum Index -> General discussion
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Mike G



Joined: 14 Jan 2005
Posts: 1521
Location: Delphi, Indiana

PostPosted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:55 am    Post subject: ORtg/b-r.com/Sidney Lowe Reply with quote

With the expansion Hornets of 1988-89, Sidney Lowe averaged 1.6 pts and 6.6 ast, in 18 MPG. His FG% was .320 and TS% was .385. But he leads the team in ORtg, at 121.8

Only players ranking above Lowe that year (>250 minutes) are Barkley, Magic, Rod Higgins, Jordan, Stockton, and AC Green. After Lowe are Price, Brian Rowsom, Trent Tucker, McHale, Rodman, Dale Ellis ...

Why is this stat called "offensive rating"? Some of these guys are about the weakest offensive players known.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
kjb



Joined: 03 Jan 2005
Posts: 671
Location: Washington, DC

PostPosted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:01 am    Post subject: Re: ORtg/b-r.com/Sidney Lowe Reply with quote

Mike G wrote:
With the expansion Hornets of 1988-89, Sidney Lowe averaged 1.6 pts and 6.6 ast, in 18 MPG. His FG% was .320 and TS% was .385. But he leads the team in ORtg, at 121.8

Only players ranking above Lowe that year (>250 minutes) are Barkley, Magic, Rod Higgins, Jordan, Stockton, and AC Green. After Lowe are Price, Brian Rowsom, Trent Tucker, McHale, Rodman, Dale Ellis ...

Why is this stat called "offensive rating"? Some of these guys are about the weakest offensive players known.


My guess is that it's the assists driving the rating. 17.9 assists per 48 minutes with just 1.7 turnovers.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website AIM Address Yahoo Messenger
jkubatko



Joined: 05 Jan 2005
Posts: 509
Location: Columbus, OH

PostPosted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 11:07 am    Post subject: Re: ORtg/b-r.com/Sidney Lowe Reply with quote

Mike G wrote:
Why is this stat called "offensive rating"? Some of these guys are about the weakest offensive players known.


Players with high offensive ratings aren't necessarily the best point producers. I prefer the term offensive efficiency to offensive rating, but use the latter because Dean Oliver does.
_________________
Regards,
Justin Kubatko
Basketball Stats!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Kevin Pelton
Site Admin


Joined: 30 Dec 2004
Posts: 680
Location: Seattle

PostPosted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:34 pm    Post subject: Re: ORtg/b-r.com/Sidney Lowe Reply with quote

WizardsKev wrote:
My guess is that it's the assists driving the rating. 17.9 assists per 48 minutes with just 1.7 turnovers.

Doing some unrelated research, I notice that I have Lowe circa 1988-89 rated as the second-best passing season in NBA history, minimum 250 minutes. (Which is to say he played way too little for me to really consider it, but if that's not offense, what passing is?)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website AIM Address
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    APBRmetrics Forum Index -> General discussion All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group