On February 13, each writer at this blog took a shot at predicting the winner of the 3-point contest (the most interesting of the All-Star Weekend exhibitions by virtue of its contestants). Brad used his considerable analytical ability to predict that Marco Bellinelli would win the contest (and he was wrong). I used my considerable bullshitting ability to predict that Stephen Curry would win the contest. I was right.
For those who missed the analysis, here is Brad's original post. Here's my contribution to that post:
For those who missed the analysis, here is Brad's original post. Here's my contribution to that post:
If numbers aren't your thing, here's my analysis: Steph Curry will win the 3-point contest because he is the central name drop for the Drake song "0 to 100". Also, he's the most likely MVP-candidate. AND EVERYONE ELSE ISN'T THAT GOOD. THEY'RE NOT EVEN THAT GOOD. AND NUMBERS ARE DUMB AND EYEBALLS DO NOT LIE, RIGHT CHARLES? I BET BRAD WROTE THIS BECAUSE HE CAN'T GET GIRLS AND HAS NO TALENT AT BASKETBALL.
Brad's defeat at my hands will likely be remembered as the ultimate defeat for advanced metrics and other statistical nonsense. Basketball is something you play and watch, not something numbers can explain. Get a life, Brad.
I win. I win forever.
I win. I win forever.