Blocks/Steals- implemented '73-'74 Everyone with any b-ball knowledge knows Hakeem "the Dream" Olajuwon is the All-Time blocks leader and was great at steals. He's a top 10 All-Time theft and owns the only 200blk/200stl season. Fortunately for him these 2 stats were kept for the entire duration of his entire career. Jabaar didn't have this luxury as these stats weren't official until his 5th year. Projections say he would've been the All-Time leader TBH. People who watched Russell/Wilt say they would've averaged 5+/game... could be hyperbole, but we'll never know. I would rather know. 3-Pointers- implemented '79-'80 First of all, disregard the fact 3-pointers are more than just a stat. The mere existence of them goes deeper than plays (blks,stls) that actually happened, but the stat wasn't kept. 3-pointers effect spacing and teams' entire mentally on where to create shots. Always having this stat is interesting when thinking of great shooters (Maravich, West, etc) who played before the shot existed. Be nice to see if anyone could match 50/40/90 and see what everyone's 3PT% would be. Other- Can't think of anything else significant. Add something if you like except the following... -hand-checking- don't want to get in to it -zone defense- see above reason Not "stats", but just making sure
You can actually add a poll to a thread by clicking on thread tools at the top of the opening post...for future reference. Charges taken would be a good stat, and turnovers caused could be useful.
Blocks/Steals...would've been incredibly interesting to see Bill and Wilt's numbers, the rumors about some of their games and averages are crazy.
How about collecting those stats just by watching footage? I know, NBA probably wouldn't waste their resources for stats like that. Also I don't know if every Wilt's and Russel's game is on film.
Off the top of my head... Assists that lead to free throws Secondary assists Blocks/Steals - we'll never know how many the old time greats racked up I'm sure there's more, but that's all that comes to mind.
Probably charge taken or deflections. But I think most organizations and coaching staffs measure those already. But I would also like to see shots changed. Blocks are nice but if a player constantly changes shots, that's dominant!
The number of fouls an offensive players draws from defenders. Also, free throw opportunities following made shots.