Todd Whitehead
@crumpledjumper.bsky.social
providing analysis and insight @synergysports.bsky.social and @sportradar.bsky.social and sharing basketball data in fun and eye-catching ways.
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Alex Caruso (a.k.a. Carushow, a.k.a. Bald Mamba, a.k.a. The Accountant) tried to name all seven nicknames on his Basketball Reference page. 👀
October 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Alex Caruso (a.k.a. Carushow, a.k.a. Bald Mamba, a.k.a. The Accountant) tried to name all seven nicknames on his Basketball Reference page. 👀
Whaaaaaghhhht?! 😍
nothing like a saturday of labor day weekend newsdump, but no time like the present: I wrote a book, and it’s available for pre-purchase! linktr.ee/artbutmakeit...
August 31, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Whaaaaaghhhht?! 😍
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This week on The F5:
A Q&A with @sethpartnow.bsky.social. Of course we talked about opponent three-point shooting!
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A Q&A with @sethpartnow.bsky.social. Of course we talked about opponent three-point shooting!
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August 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Tracing the ball during Sam Hauser's shooting motion on 10 threes he took from the left corner last season. The shot on the left took just 0.5 seconds from catch to release (30 dots). The one on the right took 1 second because the pass was thrown too high (60 dots).
August 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Tracing the ball during Sam Hauser's shooting motion on 10 threes he took from the left corner last season. The shot on the left took just 0.5 seconds from catch to release (30 dots). The one on the right took 1 second because the pass was thrown too high (60 dots).
This was a great read. I choose to believe anyways 😅
August 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This was a great read. I choose to believe anyways 😅
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Very exciting news - we are looking to add senior data scientist to our team. Perfect role if you are passionate about football and skilled in working with tracking data.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club hiring Senior Data Scientist in Enfield, England, United Kingdom | LinkedIn
Posted 2:21:08 PM. Who We AreFounded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic Science football club, playing in the…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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August 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Very exciting news - we are looking to add senior data scientist to our team. Perfect role if you are passionate about football and skilled in working with tracking data.
Shooters who drew the fastest closeout speeds from opposing defenders last season.
August 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Shooters who drew the fastest closeout speeds from opposing defenders last season.
Defenders who stopped the most drives last season.
August 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Defenders who stopped the most drives last season.
Using body pose data to compare hip heights for defenders of different heights (among players who defended 250+ drives last season).
July 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Using body pose data to compare hip heights for defenders of different heights (among players who defended 250+ drives last season).
Summer League leaders in points created per game, by draft class.
July 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Summer League leaders in points created per game, by draft class.
Potential assists by distance and direction.
July 5, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Potential assists by distance and direction.
Drive paths for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
July 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Drive paths for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
Using the Thunder's record-breaking collection of postseason steals to demonstrate the relationship between the location/direction of the defender at the time of the steal and the likelihood it turns into a breakaway and a quick bucket.
June 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Using the Thunder's record-breaking collection of postseason steals to demonstrate the relationship between the location/direction of the defender at the time of the steal and the likelihood it turns into a breakaway and a quick bucket.
The list of players who've won a ring with more than 1 team is so short. It's interesting to me that this accomplishment feels like just an * for some players' careers whereas for others it DEFINES them. I put Jrue and Caruso in the 2nd group - portability personified, to steal a Ben Taylor phrase.
June 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The list of players who've won a ring with more than 1 team is so short. It's interesting to me that this accomplishment feels like just an * for some players' careers whereas for others it DEFINES them. I put Jrue and Caruso in the 2nd group - portability personified, to steal a Ben Taylor phrase.
Leaders in distance traveled *while diving on the floor* during the Finals.
June 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Leaders in distance traveled *while diving on the floor* during the Finals.
Most time spent diving on the floor this postseason.
June 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Most time spent diving on the floor this postseason.
The average Pacer was selected with the 21st pick. The average Thunder was taken 30th. Here's how that compares to previous NBA champions:
June 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The average Pacer was selected with the 21st pick. The average Thunder was taken 30th. Here's how that compares to previous NBA champions:
The Thunder had 45 closeouts during Game 2 - their second-highest total of the postseason.
June 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Thunder had 45 closeouts during Game 2 - their second-highest total of the postseason.
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New Feature: On why Alex Caruso should be considered one of—if not the—most disruptive, versatile, all-around plus defenders of his generation.
“He’s got an aura to him defensively. It’s like, ‘Hey, we’re going to be fine because we’ve got Alex out there’”
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“He’s got an aura to him defensively. It’s like, ‘Hey, we’re going to be fine because we’ve got Alex out there’”
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The Answer to Every Question Is Alex Caruso
He’s the NBA’s most turbulent and versatile defender—and he just might be the best, too. From Joker to Ant to the Pacers, there’s no opponent the Thunder’s do-it-all sixth man can’t solve.
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June 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
New Feature: On why Alex Caruso should be considered one of—if not the—most disruptive, versatile, all-around plus defenders of his generation.
“He’s got an aura to him defensively. It’s like, ‘Hey, we’re going to be fine because we’ve got Alex out there’”
www.theringer.com/2025/06/11/n...
“He’s got an aura to him defensively. It’s like, ‘Hey, we’re going to be fine because we’ve got Alex out there’”
www.theringer.com/2025/06/11/n...
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I have a lot followers on here and I know it’s because I ended up on NBA lists and not Timberwolves lists. So making a hard sell.
If you’re a supporter of journalism, of learning the humanizing stories behind the athletes you watch, please help support “Ant.” www.harpercollins.com/products/ant...
If you’re a supporter of journalism, of learning the humanizing stories behind the athletes you watch, please help support “Ant.” www.harpercollins.com/products/ant...
June 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I have a lot followers on here and I know it’s because I ended up on NBA lists and not Timberwolves lists. So making a hard sell.
If you’re a supporter of journalism, of learning the humanizing stories behind the athletes you watch, please help support “Ant.” www.harpercollins.com/products/ant...
If you’re a supporter of journalism, of learning the humanizing stories behind the athletes you watch, please help support “Ant.” www.harpercollins.com/products/ant...
In the second half of Game 1, the Pacers created 9 corner threes with their half-court offense, and they made 8 of them. Here's a look at how it happened.
June 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In the second half of Game 1, the Pacers created 9 corner threes with their half-court offense, and they made 8 of them. Here's a look at how it happened.
2025 Playoff games where an offensive player has faced the most defensive pressure in off-ball matchups on the perimeter.
June 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
2025 Playoff games where an offensive player has faced the most defensive pressure in off-ball matchups on the perimeter.
Thunder win prob charts in two Game 1s this postseason: against the Nuggets and now the Pacers.
June 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Thunder win prob charts in two Game 1s this postseason: against the Nuggets and now the Pacers.
Open catch-and-shoot 3P% changes from the regular season to the playoffs for the Pacers and Thunder.
June 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Open catch-and-shoot 3P% changes from the regular season to the playoffs for the Pacers and Thunder.
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The Indiana Pacers are a triumph of collaboration: www.theringer.com/2025/06/03/n...
How the Indiana Pacers Spun Style Into Substance
Indiana’s improbable run to the NBA Finals is the franchise-level equivalent of a hit-ahead pass—a teamwide acceleration made possible by the Pacers’ profound sense of self
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June 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Indiana Pacers are a triumph of collaboration: www.theringer.com/2025/06/03/n...