Lev Akabas
@levakabas.bsky.social
NBA 🏀 & sports business 💵 data viz 📊 for Sportico
All opinions are my own
All opinions are my own
No NBA player has more assists than Trae Young in the 2020s so far
January 8, 2026 at 3:48 AM
No NBA player has more assists than Trae Young in the 2020s so far
Lamar Jackson is the all-time leader in QB rushing yards per game
Jalen Hurts is the all-time leader in QB rushing touchdowns per game
Jalen Hurts is the all-time leader in QB rushing touchdowns per game
January 7, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Lamar Jackson is the all-time leader in QB rushing yards per game
Jalen Hurts is the all-time leader in QB rushing touchdowns per game
Jalen Hurts is the all-time leader in QB rushing touchdowns per game
The top 100 most-watched US telecasts of 2019 vs. 2025:
• 77 football 🏈 games in 2019, 90 in 2025
• Much more variety in 2019: the Grammys 🎤, the Golden Globes 🍿, two NBA Finals 🏀 games, The Masters ⛳️, and episodes of Jeopardy! 🧠 and The Big Bang Theory 🌌
• 77 football 🏈 games in 2019, 90 in 2025
• Much more variety in 2019: the Grammys 🎤, the Golden Globes 🍿, two NBA Finals 🏀 games, The Masters ⛳️, and episodes of Jeopardy! 🧠 and The Big Bang Theory 🌌
January 7, 2026 at 4:48 PM
The top 100 most-watched US telecasts of 2019 vs. 2025:
• 77 football 🏈 games in 2019, 90 in 2025
• Much more variety in 2019: the Grammys 🎤, the Golden Globes 🍿, two NBA Finals 🏀 games, The Masters ⛳️, and episodes of Jeopardy! 🧠 and The Big Bang Theory 🌌
• 77 football 🏈 games in 2019, 90 in 2025
• Much more variety in 2019: the Grammys 🎤, the Golden Globes 🍿, two NBA Finals 🏀 games, The Masters ⛳️, and episodes of Jeopardy! 🧠 and The Big Bang Theory 🌌
LeBron James is averaging 21.7 points per game at age 41 !!!
Insane
Insane
January 7, 2026 at 2:36 PM
LeBron James is averaging 21.7 points per game at age 41 !!!
Insane
Insane
90 of the 100 most-watched US telecasts of 2025 were football games
The NFL 🏈 is still king 👑
The NFL 🏈 is still king 👑
January 6, 2026 at 6:33 PM
90 of the 100 most-watched US telecasts of 2025 were football games
The NFL 🏈 is still king 👑
The NFL 🏈 is still king 👑
NBA landscape over the past month:
• The Detroit Pistons have the best net rating
• The Boston Celtics have the No. 1 offense
• The Brooklyn Nets have the No. 2 defense (!!!)
• The Utah Jazz can't stop anybody
• The Detroit Pistons have the best net rating
• The Boston Celtics have the No. 1 offense
• The Brooklyn Nets have the No. 2 defense (!!!)
• The Utah Jazz can't stop anybody
January 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
NBA landscape over the past month:
• The Detroit Pistons have the best net rating
• The Boston Celtics have the No. 1 offense
• The Brooklyn Nets have the No. 2 defense (!!!)
• The Utah Jazz can't stop anybody
• The Detroit Pistons have the best net rating
• The Boston Celtics have the No. 1 offense
• The Brooklyn Nets have the No. 2 defense (!!!)
• The Utah Jazz can't stop anybody
NBA players have missed 2,875 games this season, per
@instreetclothes.bsky.social
That's up 7% from last year's pace and up 28% from two years ago
@instreetclothes.bsky.social
That's up 7% from last year's pace and up 28% from two years ago
January 6, 2026 at 2:11 PM
NBA players have missed 2,875 games this season, per
@instreetclothes.bsky.social
That's up 7% from last year's pace and up 28% from two years ago
@instreetclothes.bsky.social
That's up 7% from last year's pace and up 28% from two years ago
2025 was the year the 60+ yard field goal became normal in the NFL
January 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM
2025 was the year the 60+ yard field goal became normal in the NFL
The Seattle Seahawks have a 21% chance to win the Super Bowl, per Kalshi
They began the season with a 2% chance
They began the season with a 2% chance
January 5, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have a 21% chance to win the Super Bowl, per Kalshi
They began the season with a 2% chance
They began the season with a 2% chance
8 of the 10 highest-paid NFL coaches made the playoffs
John Harbaugh nearly made it last night. Andy Reid was the only other who missed
John Harbaugh nearly made it last night. Andy Reid was the only other who missed
January 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
8 of the 10 highest-paid NFL coaches made the playoffs
John Harbaugh nearly made it last night. Andy Reid was the only other who missed
John Harbaugh nearly made it last night. Andy Reid was the only other who missed
The Carolina Panthers made the playoffs with a -69 point differential
January 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM
The Carolina Panthers made the playoffs with a -69 point differential
The New York Jets just became the first team in NFL history to not intercept a pass all season
Jets opposing QBs finished the year with 3,674 pass yards, 36 TDs, and 0 INTs
Jets opposing QBs finished the year with 3,674 pass yards, 36 TDs, and 0 INTs
January 5, 2026 at 1:23 AM
The New York Jets just became the first team in NFL history to not intercept a pass all season
Jets opposing QBs finished the year with 3,674 pass yards, 36 TDs, and 0 INTs
Jets opposing QBs finished the year with 3,674 pass yards, 36 TDs, and 0 INTs
Steph Curry is the longest-tenured player in the NBA, having played with the Golden State Warriors since 2009
11 other NBA players have been with their current teams since at least 2017, including Draymond, Giannis, Embiid, and Dwight Powell!
11 other NBA players have been with their current teams since at least 2017, including Draymond, Giannis, Embiid, and Dwight Powell!
January 2, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Steph Curry is the longest-tenured player in the NBA, having played with the Golden State Warriors since 2009
11 other NBA players have been with their current teams since at least 2017, including Draymond, Giannis, Embiid, and Dwight Powell!
11 other NBA players have been with their current teams since at least 2017, including Draymond, Giannis, Embiid, and Dwight Powell!
The first time a US company ended a calendar year with a $1 trillion market cap was Apple in 2019
Nvidia's market cap is now $4.58 trillion!
Nvidia's market cap is now $4.58 trillion!
December 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The first time a US company ended a calendar year with a $1 trillion market cap was Apple in 2019
Nvidia's market cap is now $4.58 trillion!
Nvidia's market cap is now $4.58 trillion!
Here's a 🧵 with 10 of my favorite new data visualizations I made in 2025
Lee Corso's 430 College Gameday headgear picks in chronological order 👇
Lee Corso's 430 College Gameday headgear picks in chronological order 👇
December 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Here's a 🧵 with 10 of my favorite new data visualizations I made in 2025
Lee Corso's 430 College Gameday headgear picks in chronological order 👇
Lee Corso's 430 College Gameday headgear picks in chronological order 👇
Happy 41st Birthday LeBron James 🎂🎈🥳
LeBron has redefined what is possible for an NBA player in his late 30s / early 40s
LeBron has redefined what is possible for an NBA player in his late 30s / early 40s
December 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Happy 41st Birthday LeBron James 🎂🎈🥳
LeBron has redefined what is possible for an NBA player in his late 30s / early 40s
LeBron has redefined what is possible for an NBA player in his late 30s / early 40s
The West is currently 75-60 against the East
We're headed for the 24th season of Western Conference superiority within the past 27 years of the NBA
We're headed for the 24th season of Western Conference superiority within the past 27 years of the NBA
December 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The West is currently 75-60 against the East
We're headed for the 24th season of Western Conference superiority within the past 27 years of the NBA
We're headed for the 24th season of Western Conference superiority within the past 27 years of the NBA
Murray to Jokic is the most frequent assist combination in the NBA this season
Jokic to Murray is the second most frequent
Jokic to Murray is the second most frequent
December 30, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Murray to Jokic is the most frequent assist combination in the NBA this season
Jokic to Murray is the second most frequent
Jokic to Murray is the second most frequent
The top 10 men's tennis players earned 23% more than the top 10 women's tennis players in 2025
The pay gap still exists in tennis, but it is decreasing, and it is less than nearly every other major pro sport
The pay gap still exists in tennis, but it is decreasing, and it is less than nearly every other major pro sport
December 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The top 10 men's tennis players earned 23% more than the top 10 women's tennis players in 2025
The pay gap still exists in tennis, but it is decreasing, and it is less than nearly every other major pro sport
The pay gap still exists in tennis, but it is decreasing, and it is less than nearly every other major pro sport
Nikola Jokic is top 2 in the entire NBA this decade in points, assists, rebounds, steals (!!!) and +/-
Nobody else is even top 10 in more than three categories
Best player in the world
Nobody else is even top 10 in more than three categories
Best player in the world
December 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Nikola Jokic is top 2 in the entire NBA this decade in points, assists, rebounds, steals (!!!) and +/-
Nobody else is even top 10 in more than three categories
Best player in the world
Nobody else is even top 10 in more than three categories
Best player in the world
Formula 1 🏎️ and WNBA 🏀 franchise valuations soared in 2025
MLB team ⚾️ and soccer club ⚽️ valuations lagged
Read more from @kbadenhausen.bsky.social: wp.me/pc2RuA-1lzqC5
MLB team ⚾️ and soccer club ⚽️ valuations lagged
Read more from @kbadenhausen.bsky.social: wp.me/pc2RuA-1lzqC5
December 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Formula 1 🏎️ and WNBA 🏀 franchise valuations soared in 2025
MLB team ⚾️ and soccer club ⚽️ valuations lagged
Read more from @kbadenhausen.bsky.social: wp.me/pc2RuA-1lzqC5
MLB team ⚾️ and soccer club ⚽️ valuations lagged
Read more from @kbadenhausen.bsky.social: wp.me/pc2RuA-1lzqC5
The NBA used to own Christmas Day 🏀🎄
In 2020, the NFL decided to steal Christmas 🏈💪
Unsurprisingly, the NFL's viewership numbers have blown the NBA's out of the water
In 2020, the NFL decided to steal Christmas 🏈💪
Unsurprisingly, the NFL's viewership numbers have blown the NBA's out of the water
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The NBA used to own Christmas Day 🏀🎄
In 2020, the NFL decided to steal Christmas 🏈💪
Unsurprisingly, the NFL's viewership numbers have blown the NBA's out of the water
In 2020, the NFL decided to steal Christmas 🏈💪
Unsurprisingly, the NFL's viewership numbers have blown the NBA's out of the water
The 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder have the best point differential thru 30 games in NBA history
That's even after going 2-3 in their last five games, including a 20 point loss to the Spurs
That's even after going 2-3 in their last five games, including a 20 point loss to the Spurs
December 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder have the best point differential thru 30 games in NBA history
That's even after going 2-3 in their last five games, including a 20 point loss to the Spurs
That's even after going 2-3 in their last five games, including a 20 point loss to the Spurs
Three NBA offenses stand above the rest over the past month:
Denver Nuggets
Boston Celtics
New York Knicks
Denver Nuggets
Boston Celtics
New York Knicks
December 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Three NBA offenses stand above the rest over the past month:
Denver Nuggets
Boston Celtics
New York Knicks
Denver Nuggets
Boston Celtics
New York Knicks