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.
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 😅
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.
They don’t even let drives get started.
August 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM
They don’t even let drives get started.
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.
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.
Based on Synergy Player Impact, the Thunder have more plus-defenders in their rotation than any other team in the league, including the Pacers.
June 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Based on Synergy Player Impact, the Thunder have more plus-defenders in their rotation than any other team in the league, including the Pacers.
Roster comparison for Thunder vs. Pacers.
June 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Roster comparison for Thunder vs. Pacers.
Playoff scoring leaders on dribble jumpers by zone. If a player owned two blocks next to each other, I combined the blocks to make his face bigger.
May 31, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Playoff scoring leaders on dribble jumpers by zone. If a player owned two blocks next to each other, I combined the blocks to make his face bigger.
The average draft pick used to draft the 20 starters on the 4 conference finalists was 19th.
May 31, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The average draft pick used to draft the 20 starters on the 4 conference finalists was 19th.
