Isaac Popper🟦
@ipopstats.bsky.social
NBA & College Basketball Broadcast Statistician
Siegel Sports Mentee
Tulane alum
Siegel Sports Mentee
Tulane alum
Thomas Beller has an excellent chapter about Zion in his Lost in the Game book.
Zion’s “tantalizing” debut was highlighted by 4 straight 3-pointers in a 3 minute stretch.
Williamson has not had a game where he made more than two 3-pointers since that debut on January 22, 2020.
Zion’s “tantalizing” debut was highlighted by 4 straight 3-pointers in a 3 minute stretch.
Williamson has not had a game where he made more than two 3-pointers since that debut on January 22, 2020.
July 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Thomas Beller has an excellent chapter about Zion in his Lost in the Game book.
Zion’s “tantalizing” debut was highlighted by 4 straight 3-pointers in a 3 minute stretch.
Williamson has not had a game where he made more than two 3-pointers since that debut on January 22, 2020.
Zion’s “tantalizing” debut was highlighted by 4 straight 3-pointers in a 3 minute stretch.
Williamson has not had a game where he made more than two 3-pointers since that debut on January 22, 2020.
Jay Huff had the 3rd best FG% at the rim in the NBA last season and shot over 40% from 3-PT.
Jay also had the 17th highest block percentage in the league.
@SSEAgency
Data = Dunks & Threes
Jay also had the 17th highest block percentage in the league.
@SSEAgency
Data = Dunks & Threes
July 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Jay Huff had the 3rd best FG% at the rim in the NBA last season and shot over 40% from 3-PT.
Jay also had the 17th highest block percentage in the league.
@SSEAgency
Data = Dunks & Threes
Jay also had the 17th highest block percentage in the league.
@SSEAgency
Data = Dunks & Threes
Adou Thiero signed a deal that was very similar to Jonathan Mogbo, who was last year’s first pick of the second round.
Out of the first 12 picks of the second round in 2023 and 2024, Mogbo was the only player to get a 3-year deal.
Out of the first 12 picks of the second round in 2023 and 2024, Mogbo was the only player to get a 3-year deal.
July 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Adou Thiero signed a deal that was very similar to Jonathan Mogbo, who was last year’s first pick of the second round.
Out of the first 12 picks of the second round in 2023 and 2024, Mogbo was the only player to get a 3-year deal.
Out of the first 12 picks of the second round in 2023 and 2024, Mogbo was the only player to get a 3-year deal.
Paolo Banchero received a player option, which is uncommon after 3 seasons.
10 players, including Orlando’s Franz Wagner, signed designated rookie extensions over the last 3 offseasons and none received a player option. Luka and Trae Young did in 2021, Shai & Porter Jr. did not.
10 players, including Orlando’s Franz Wagner, signed designated rookie extensions over the last 3 offseasons and none received a player option. Luka and Trae Young did in 2021, Shai & Porter Jr. did not.
July 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Paolo Banchero received a player option, which is uncommon after 3 seasons.
10 players, including Orlando’s Franz Wagner, signed designated rookie extensions over the last 3 offseasons and none received a player option. Luka and Trae Young did in 2021, Shai & Porter Jr. did not.
10 players, including Orlando’s Franz Wagner, signed designated rookie extensions over the last 3 offseasons and none received a player option. Luka and Trae Young did in 2021, Shai & Porter Jr. did not.
Brice Sensabaugh set a new Salt Lake City Scoring Record with 37 points. He only took 14 shots (6-9 3-PT).
#1 pick Cooper Flagg scored 42 points on 14 shots vs Notre Dame in January.
No NBA player scored 35 pts on < 15 shots last season. Zion did in 2024.
#1 pick Cooper Flagg scored 42 points on 14 shots vs Notre Dame in January.
No NBA player scored 35 pts on < 15 shots last season. Zion did in 2024.
July 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Brice Sensabaugh set a new Salt Lake City Scoring Record with 37 points. He only took 14 shots (6-9 3-PT).
#1 pick Cooper Flagg scored 42 points on 14 shots vs Notre Dame in January.
No NBA player scored 35 pts on < 15 shots last season. Zion did in 2024.
#1 pick Cooper Flagg scored 42 points on 14 shots vs Notre Dame in January.
No NBA player scored 35 pts on < 15 shots last season. Zion did in 2024.
At @asuntdc, we believed Isaiah Stevens should be on a two-way contract.
The Heat had waived him a few weeks before the competition, and the PG did end up getting signed by Miami again last year.
Now, Sacramento is prioritizing Stevens with a multi-year two-way contract.
The Heat had waived him a few weeks before the competition, and the PG did end up getting signed by Miami again last year.
Now, Sacramento is prioritizing Stevens with a multi-year two-way contract.
July 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
At @asuntdc, we believed Isaiah Stevens should be on a two-way contract.
The Heat had waived him a few weeks before the competition, and the PG did end up getting signed by Miami again last year.
Now, Sacramento is prioritizing Stevens with a multi-year two-way contract.
The Heat had waived him a few weeks before the competition, and the PG did end up getting signed by Miami again last year.
Now, Sacramento is prioritizing Stevens with a multi-year two-way contract.
Norman Powell: 6.6 Estimated Wins last season (89th percentile)
Kyle Anderson: 1.4 Estimated Wins (55th percentile)
Kevin Love: 0.6 Estimated Wins (43rd percentile)
IN: 6.6 EW
OUT: 2.0 EW + 2nd round pick
Data: Dunks & Threes
Kyle Anderson: 1.4 Estimated Wins (55th percentile)
Kevin Love: 0.6 Estimated Wins (43rd percentile)
IN: 6.6 EW
OUT: 2.0 EW + 2nd round pick
Data: Dunks & Threes
July 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Norman Powell: 6.6 Estimated Wins last season (89th percentile)
Kyle Anderson: 1.4 Estimated Wins (55th percentile)
Kevin Love: 0.6 Estimated Wins (43rd percentile)
IN: 6.6 EW
OUT: 2.0 EW + 2nd round pick
Data: Dunks & Threes
Kyle Anderson: 1.4 Estimated Wins (55th percentile)
Kevin Love: 0.6 Estimated Wins (43rd percentile)
IN: 6.6 EW
OUT: 2.0 EW + 2nd round pick
Data: Dunks & Threes
Due to the nature of rookie scale contracts, 6’11” Kelly Olynyk will make slightly more money ($13.5M) than 7’3” Victor Wembanyama ($13.4M) this upcoming season.
Yesterday, San Antonio signed 7’2” Luke Kornet to a descending 4-year contract that starts at $11M.
Yesterday, San Antonio signed 7’2” Luke Kornet to a descending 4-year contract that starts at $11M.
July 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Due to the nature of rookie scale contracts, 6’11” Kelly Olynyk will make slightly more money ($13.5M) than 7’3” Victor Wembanyama ($13.4M) this upcoming season.
Yesterday, San Antonio signed 7’2” Luke Kornet to a descending 4-year contract that starts at $11M.
Yesterday, San Antonio signed 7’2” Luke Kornet to a descending 4-year contract that starts at $11M.
Since Kelly Olynyk entered the league, he has had a Rebound % and Assist % of at least 10% in every season (12).
Only 4 other players have also had a 10% REB % and 10% AST% in each of the last 12 seasons:
🏀Giannis Antetokounmpo
🏀Draymond Green
🏀Al Horford
🏀Nikola Vucevic
Only 4 other players have also had a 10% REB % and 10% AST% in each of the last 12 seasons:
🏀Giannis Antetokounmpo
🏀Draymond Green
🏀Al Horford
🏀Nikola Vucevic
July 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Since Kelly Olynyk entered the league, he has had a Rebound % and Assist % of at least 10% in every season (12).
Only 4 other players have also had a 10% REB % and 10% AST% in each of the last 12 seasons:
🏀Giannis Antetokounmpo
🏀Draymond Green
🏀Al Horford
🏀Nikola Vucevic
Only 4 other players have also had a 10% REB % and 10% AST% in each of the last 12 seasons:
🏀Giannis Antetokounmpo
🏀Draymond Green
🏀Al Horford
🏀Nikola Vucevic
Yves Missi was the Pelicans’ first round pick and is another player who could potentially be moved by new management, with commitment to Zion Williamson and Derik Queen.
Missi was the first rookie since Blake Griffin’s 2011 All-Star campaign to record 250 offensive rebounds.
Missi was the first rookie since Blake Griffin’s 2011 All-Star campaign to record 250 offensive rebounds.
July 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Yves Missi was the Pelicans’ first round pick and is another player who could potentially be moved by new management, with commitment to Zion Williamson and Derik Queen.
Missi was the first rookie since Blake Griffin’s 2011 All-Star campaign to record 250 offensive rebounds.
Missi was the first rookie since Blake Griffin’s 2011 All-Star campaign to record 250 offensive rebounds.
While Deandre Ayton has not lived up to being the #1 pick, he has averaged at least 14 & 10 in all 7 years of his career.
Only 3 other players have averaged a double-double in each of his 7 seasons in the association: Giannis, Rudy Gobert, and Nikola Vucevic.
Big add for LA.
Only 3 other players have averaged a double-double in each of his 7 seasons in the association: Giannis, Rudy Gobert, and Nikola Vucevic.
Big add for LA.
July 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
While Deandre Ayton has not lived up to being the #1 pick, he has averaged at least 14 & 10 in all 7 years of his career.
Only 3 other players have averaged a double-double in each of his 7 seasons in the association: Giannis, Rudy Gobert, and Nikola Vucevic.
Big add for LA.
Only 3 other players have averaged a double-double in each of his 7 seasons in the association: Giannis, Rudy Gobert, and Nikola Vucevic.
Big add for LA.
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Technically Bona was 41.
Out of the 17 players picked 31-40 in the first 2 years of the Second Round Pick Exception who signed standard contracts, only Andre Jackson Jr. did not get both of the first 2 years fully guaranteed. Ajay Mitchell of course took a Two-Way.
Out of the 17 players picked 31-40 in the first 2 years of the Second Round Pick Exception who signed standard contracts, only Andre Jackson Jr. did not get both of the first 2 years fully guaranteed. Ajay Mitchell of course took a Two-Way.
July 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Technically Bona was 41.
Out of the 17 players picked 31-40 in the first 2 years of the Second Round Pick Exception who signed standard contracts, only Andre Jackson Jr. did not get both of the first 2 years fully guaranteed. Ajay Mitchell of course took a Two-Way.
Out of the 17 players picked 31-40 in the first 2 years of the Second Round Pick Exception who signed standard contracts, only Andre Jackson Jr. did not get both of the first 2 years fully guaranteed. Ajay Mitchell of course took a Two-Way.
21 turnovers is Oklahoma City’s most since 2022.
SGA’s 8 TOV ties his career high.
SGA’s 8 TOV ties his career high.
June 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
21 turnovers is Oklahoma City’s most since 2022.
SGA’s 8 TOV ties his career high.
SGA’s 8 TOV ties his career high.
The MVP’s 15-point first half was his 25th 15-point half of this Playoff run.
That’s tied with LeBron (2012) for the 3rd most in a Playoff run in the last 15 Playoffs. Kawhi had 26 in 2019 and Lebron had 29 in 2018.
That’s tied with LeBron (2012) for the 3rd most in a Playoff run in the last 15 Playoffs. Kawhi had 26 in 2019 and Lebron had 29 in 2018.
June 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The MVP’s 15-point first half was his 25th 15-point half of this Playoff run.
That’s tied with LeBron (2012) for the 3rd most in a Playoff run in the last 15 Playoffs. Kawhi had 26 in 2019 and Lebron had 29 in 2018.
That’s tied with LeBron (2012) for the 3rd most in a Playoff run in the last 15 Playoffs. Kawhi had 26 in 2019 and Lebron had 29 in 2018.
SGA has 5 turnovers at halftime (0 assists) despite scoring 15 of OKC’s 42 first half points (36%).
This is only his 2nd 5-turnover half since 2022.
A turnover early in the second half is his 6th, which ties his playoff career high, that he set in Game 3.
Indiana playing well.
This is only his 2nd 5-turnover half since 2022.
A turnover early in the second half is his 6th, which ties his playoff career high, that he set in Game 3.
Indiana playing well.
June 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
SGA has 5 turnovers at halftime (0 assists) despite scoring 15 of OKC’s 42 first half points (36%).
This is only his 2nd 5-turnover half since 2022.
A turnover early in the second half is his 6th, which ties his playoff career high, that he set in Game 3.
Indiana playing well.
This is only his 2nd 5-turnover half since 2022.
A turnover early in the second half is his 6th, which ties his playoff career high, that he set in Game 3.
Indiana playing well.
Tyrese Haliburton did not make a shot in his 34 minutes of Game 5.
That is the most minutes he’s played in any NBA game without a field goal.
In 3.5 seasons, Indiana is 1-16 when Haliburton makes 2 or less shots. They needed just a little scoring if they were going to come back and take the lead.
That is the most minutes he’s played in any NBA game without a field goal.
In 3.5 seasons, Indiana is 1-16 when Haliburton makes 2 or less shots. They needed just a little scoring if they were going to come back and take the lead.
June 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Tyrese Haliburton did not make a shot in his 34 minutes of Game 5.
That is the most minutes he’s played in any NBA game without a field goal.
In 3.5 seasons, Indiana is 1-16 when Haliburton makes 2 or less shots. They needed just a little scoring if they were going to come back and take the lead.
That is the most minutes he’s played in any NBA game without a field goal.
In 3.5 seasons, Indiana is 1-16 when Haliburton makes 2 or less shots. They needed just a little scoring if they were going to come back and take the lead.
In the last 50 NBA Finals, Jalen Williams is the third youngest player to score 40 points, and is also the third player in the first 3 years of his career to do so.
Only Magic Johnson and Russell Westbrook were younger.
Magic scored 40 as a rookie. Dwayne Wade did in 3rd year.
Only Magic Johnson and Russell Westbrook were younger.
Magic scored 40 as a rookie. Dwayne Wade did in 3rd year.
June 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
In the last 50 NBA Finals, Jalen Williams is the third youngest player to score 40 points, and is also the third player in the first 3 years of his career to do so.
Only Magic Johnson and Russell Westbrook were younger.
Magic scored 40 as a rookie. Dwayne Wade did in 3rd year.
Only Magic Johnson and Russell Westbrook were younger.
Magic scored 40 as a rookie. Dwayne Wade did in 3rd year.
Tonight is Haliburton’s 7th scoreless first half of the season. That feels like a lot.
June 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Tonight is Haliburton’s 7th scoreless first half of the season. That feels like a lot.
Indiana has had multiple bench players score 12+ points in a quarter during the Finals.
Mathurin in Game 2’s 2nd Q
McConnell here in Game 5’s Third Q
Both teams rely on bench scoring and have gotten it.
Mathurin in Game 2’s 2nd Q
McConnell here in Game 5’s Third Q
Both teams rely on bench scoring and have gotten it.
June 17, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Indiana has had multiple bench players score 12+ points in a quarter during the Finals.
Mathurin in Game 2’s 2nd Q
McConnell here in Game 5’s Third Q
Both teams rely on bench scoring and have gotten it.
Mathurin in Game 2’s 2nd Q
McConnell here in Game 5’s Third Q
Both teams rely on bench scoring and have gotten it.
Players with 4+ 3-pointers off the bench in multiple games of an NBA Finals.
Mario Chalmers, 2010
Patty Mills, 2014
JR Smith, 2015
Pat Connaughton, 2021
AARON WIGGINS, 2025
Mario Chalmers, 2010
Patty Mills, 2014
JR Smith, 2015
Pat Connaughton, 2021
AARON WIGGINS, 2025
June 17, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Players with 4+ 3-pointers off the bench in multiple games of an NBA Finals.
Mario Chalmers, 2010
Patty Mills, 2014
JR Smith, 2015
Pat Connaughton, 2021
AARON WIGGINS, 2025
Mario Chalmers, 2010
Patty Mills, 2014
JR Smith, 2015
Pat Connaughton, 2021
AARON WIGGINS, 2025
Tyrese Haliburton did not make a shot in his 34 minutes tonight.
That is the most minutes he’s played in any NBA game without a field goal.
In 3.5 seasons, Indiana is 1-16 when Haliburton makes 2 or less shots. They needed just a little scoring if they were going to come back.
That is the most minutes he’s played in any NBA game without a field goal.
In 3.5 seasons, Indiana is 1-16 when Haliburton makes 2 or less shots. They needed just a little scoring if they were going to come back.
June 17, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Tyrese Haliburton did not make a shot in his 34 minutes tonight.
That is the most minutes he’s played in any NBA game without a field goal.
In 3.5 seasons, Indiana is 1-16 when Haliburton makes 2 or less shots. They needed just a little scoring if they were going to come back.
That is the most minutes he’s played in any NBA game without a field goal.
In 3.5 seasons, Indiana is 1-16 when Haliburton makes 2 or less shots. They needed just a little scoring if they were going to come back.
Last night was the 5th ever NBA Finals game where multiple players had 5 steals (Siakam & Caruso). The others are:
2014, Game 3: LeBron James & Danny Green
2001, Game 1: Allen Iverson & Ty Lue
1991, Game 5: Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen
1984, Game 2: Robert Parish & Michael Cooper
2014, Game 3: LeBron James & Danny Green
2001, Game 1: Allen Iverson & Ty Lue
1991, Game 5: Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen
1984, Game 2: Robert Parish & Michael Cooper
June 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Last night was the 5th ever NBA Finals game where multiple players had 5 steals (Siakam & Caruso). The others are:
2014, Game 3: LeBron James & Danny Green
2001, Game 1: Allen Iverson & Ty Lue
1991, Game 5: Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen
1984, Game 2: Robert Parish & Michael Cooper
2014, Game 3: LeBron James & Danny Green
2001, Game 1: Allen Iverson & Ty Lue
1991, Game 5: Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen
1984, Game 2: Robert Parish & Michael Cooper
Only 3 players had ever recorded 5 steals off the bench in an NBA Finals game until this week: Ray Allen, Ty Lue, & Steve Mix.
On Wednesday, T. J. McConnell became the first player to have 5 AST & 5 STL off the bench in the Finals.
Caruso the first with 20 PTS & 5 STL off bench.
On Wednesday, T. J. McConnell became the first player to have 5 AST & 5 STL off the bench in the Finals.
Caruso the first with 20 PTS & 5 STL off bench.
June 14, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Only 3 players had ever recorded 5 steals off the bench in an NBA Finals game until this week: Ray Allen, Ty Lue, & Steve Mix.
On Wednesday, T. J. McConnell became the first player to have 5 AST & 5 STL off the bench in the Finals.
Caruso the first with 20 PTS & 5 STL off bench.
On Wednesday, T. J. McConnell became the first player to have 5 AST & 5 STL off the bench in the Finals.
Caruso the first with 20 PTS & 5 STL off bench.
Pascal Siakam and Alex Caruso each had 4 first half steals and finished with 5.
It’s Alex Caruso’s 4th 4-steal game of this postseason. He had only done so once before entering this Playoffs, in the Lakers title run vs POR.
Pascal hasn’t had 4 steals in a playoff game since 2019 vs Philadelphia.
It’s Alex Caruso’s 4th 4-steal game of this postseason. He had only done so once before entering this Playoffs, in the Lakers title run vs POR.
Pascal hasn’t had 4 steals in a playoff game since 2019 vs Philadelphia.
June 14, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Pascal Siakam and Alex Caruso each had 4 first half steals and finished with 5.
It’s Alex Caruso’s 4th 4-steal game of this postseason. He had only done so once before entering this Playoffs, in the Lakers title run vs POR.
Pascal hasn’t had 4 steals in a playoff game since 2019 vs Philadelphia.
It’s Alex Caruso’s 4th 4-steal game of this postseason. He had only done so once before entering this Playoffs, in the Lakers title run vs POR.
Pascal hasn’t had 4 steals in a playoff game since 2019 vs Philadelphia.
The Thunder made just three 3-pointers tonight. That’s their least since March 5th, 2017.
Their starting lineup was:
Russell Westbrook
Alex Abrines
Andre Roberson
Steven Adams
Domantas Sabonis
Their Bench:
Doug McDermott
Norris Cole
Taj Gibson
Enes Kanter
Jerami Grant
Semaj Christon
Kyle Singler
Their starting lineup was:
Russell Westbrook
Alex Abrines
Andre Roberson
Steven Adams
Domantas Sabonis
Their Bench:
Doug McDermott
Norris Cole
Taj Gibson
Enes Kanter
Jerami Grant
Semaj Christon
Kyle Singler
June 14, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The Thunder made just three 3-pointers tonight. That’s their least since March 5th, 2017.
Their starting lineup was:
Russell Westbrook
Alex Abrines
Andre Roberson
Steven Adams
Domantas Sabonis
Their Bench:
Doug McDermott
Norris Cole
Taj Gibson
Enes Kanter
Jerami Grant
Semaj Christon
Kyle Singler
Their starting lineup was:
Russell Westbrook
Alex Abrines
Andre Roberson
Steven Adams
Domantas Sabonis
Their Bench:
Doug McDermott
Norris Cole
Taj Gibson
Enes Kanter
Jerami Grant
Semaj Christon
Kyle Singler