In-depth graphical comparison of Manu's and Tony's skills.

by Hipuks on Nov 25, 2009 3:35 AM CST Comment 18 comments

Information is often easier to understand when put into clear, simple illustrations. For these images I used several basketball stats and ran them through a simple algorithm. I was a little surprised at the results, but that is often the case in statistics.

I have to refine the search methodology a bit, but this gives us a rough idea of how both players have performed so far, and what to expect the rest of the season. Hope you guys enjoy it.

Legend: The player with the Ginobili jersey represents Manu Ginobili.
The player with the Parker jersey represents Tony Parker.

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Nice. I hope you have more in store us though. I’ll be waiting.

"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50

by theonlyromeo on Nov 25, 2009 4:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Aah, perfect. You achieve so much with so little.

Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders

by LatinD on Nov 25, 2009 6:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

thats what she said

Just call me The Profit

by Manuwar on Nov 25, 2009 11:35 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs

That’s probably the best use of TWSS I’ve ever heard. Kudos war, kudos.

:: nodding in admiration ::

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by SgtinManusArmy on Nov 26, 2009 2:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I gotta agree with the sima… and totally reccable.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Nov 28, 2009 12:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

rec'd to JV's decapitated head

Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
V for Vendetta, blowing your mind away since 2005.

by KA1Z3R on Nov 25, 2009 9:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Finally I have something statistically and irrefutably sound to show the naysayers and doubters! Thank you, Hipuks. This must have taken minutes and minutes out of your day.

Try the new PtR--now entirely BAT-FREE!

by Lauri on Nov 25, 2009 10:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Literally tens of minutes.

The Spurs - now playing defense again!

by Tim C. on Nov 25, 2009 11:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

trade him for a snuggie

hahaha!!!

by spursfan87 on Nov 25, 2009 10:38 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think Hipuks needs one of these.

My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri

by CapHill on Nov 25, 2009 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice…

by Big50 on Nov 25, 2009 10:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hah, you always speak the truth, H. dfj, give this guy the craziest person on PtR title already.

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by silverandblack_davis on Nov 25, 2009 6:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

LOL!

ur crazy dude, plain crazy.. =D

by cryoscourge on Nov 25, 2009 7:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

You got my vote for crazy par excellence with these unbelievable stats. Surprised you didn’t manage to weave the Dogo in there to take a chunk out of Frenchie McWonderbutt.

by LionZion on Nov 26, 2009 7:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I really think the data is skewed by having Tony in black (evil) and Manu in white (good). Do you think you’d have the time to perform the analysis with the uniforms switched? If not, I understand.

We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Nov 26, 2009 7:20 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Racism!

Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
Dunkin' Cheerleaders

by LatinD on Nov 26, 2009 8:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, I do understand your criticism and have received more less the same from statisticians, the fact is, in my 10 second Google search I couldn’t find a Tony Parker white jersey which I could cut and paste using the square tool and it wouldn’t get part of the other jersey next to it.
Sadly the technology is not there yet, but your point is well taken, baldy.

If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross

by Hipuks on Nov 26, 2009 3:58 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs

Too funny!

"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50

by theonlyromeo on Nov 26, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs