Again using my “game value” metrics, here are the 750 best offensive performances this year, in graphical form:
2011 NBA: the 750 best offensive performances, Wordle form
Notes:
- Some players are in there many times: Dwyane Wade has 17, though none are very easy to see. Chris Paul and Lebron James had 16 each. Kevin Love has 14, Kevin Durant 13 (wait–this is missing last night… should be 14), Carmelo Anthony has 13, and then Monta, Blake, Deron, D-Rose, Dirk, and Kevin Martin follow with 12 appearances each.
- The names are colored with the team’s primary color.
- The names are nominally alphabetical from left to right.
- Lebron James’ 51 was the best offensive game of the year. Ty Lawson’s 3-Pt barrage was second. After that comes: KD’s efficient 43, Kyle Lowry’s 36 on 18 shots, Paul Millsap’s heroic game vs. Miami, C.J. Miles crushing Minnesota (would be higher except for strength of opponent being factored in!), K-Love, Luol Deng, and Amare’s best.
- The size of the type is proportional to offensive VORP minus 7.0. Lebron’s 51 was worth about 17 points over replacement on offense.
- Where has Kobe been this year?