Alright, buckle up, because I’m about to spill the beans on my Patrick Williams deep dive! I’m no NBA scout, but I’m always messing around with data and trying to see what I can learn. This time, I figured I’d take a crack at figuring out what makes Patrick Williams tick.
First, I grabbed all the stats I could find. I’m talking points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks – the whole shebang. I went digging through *, Basketball-Reference, ESPN, any place that would give me numbers. Copied and pasted that stuff into a spreadsheet like a madman.
Then, I started cleaning up the data. You know how it is – different sites format things differently. I had to make sure everything was consistent, so I could actually compare apples to apples. This involved a lot of manual checking, and more than a few “why did they DO it THIS way?!” moments.
Next, I dove into some basic analysis. Averages, percentages, that kind of stuff. I wanted to see where Williams stood compared to the rest of the league, and compared to his own past performance. Nothing too fancy at this stage, just getting a feel for the numbers.
But that wasn’t enough. I wanted to visualize the data. So, I fired up a charting tool and started plotting graphs. I wanted to see if I could spot any trends, any patterns in his performance over time. Did his shooting improve in the second half of the season? Did he play better against certain teams? These graphs started to tell a story.
I looked at his shot charts. Where was he taking most of his shots? How efficient was he from different spots on the floor? This helped me understand his strengths and weaknesses as a scorer. I compared his shot selection to other players in similar positions. Was he taking too many contested shots? Not enough threes? These are the questions I was trying to answer.
Then, I considered advanced stats. Player Efficiency Rating (PER), Win Shares, Box Plus/Minus (BPM) – all that jargon. I’m not gonna pretend I understand all of it perfectly, but these numbers can give you a more nuanced view of a player’s overall impact. I wanted to see if these stats confirmed what I was seeing with the more basic numbers.
I even watched some game film. Okay, not the entire game, but I clipped together a few sequences where Williams made some key plays. I wanted to see how his numbers translated to real-life action. Was he making smart decisions? Was he hustling on defense? This helped add some context to the data.
Finally, after all that digging, I started forming some conclusions. I tried to summarize what I learned about Williams’ strengths, weaknesses, and overall potential. I wouldn’t say I have all the answers, but I definitely have a better understanding of what he brings to the Bulls.
What did I learn? Well, without going into too much detail (because, honestly, you probably don’t want a 50-page report), I saw a player with a lot of potential, but also some clear areas for improvement. His athleticism is obvious, but his consistency needs work. His defense can be great, but he needs to be more engaged every possession.
- Is Patrick Williams the next superstar? Probably not.
- Is he a valuable piece of the Bulls’ puzzle? Absolutely.
This was a fun little project, and it reminded me how much you can learn just by digging into the numbers. It also reminded me that data analysis is only part of the story – you still need to watch the games and see the players in action to truly understand what’s going on.
Final Thoughts
Ultimately, this deep dive into Patrick Williams reminded me that basketball is way more complex than just looking at a stat sheet. It’s about the intangibles, the chemistry, and the ability to perform under pressure. But hey, the numbers are a good place to start!
