Martim 🏀
@mempire25.bsky.social
Lisbon 🇵🇹. Data science for a living.
Sometimes I like basketball so much I write about it: https://borrachalaranja.pt/category/autores/martim-pardal
Older stuff: https://atlantichoops.substack.com
Open to projects.
Lots of🏀clips & stats on this feed!
Sometimes I like basketball so much I write about it: https://borrachalaranja.pt/category/autores/martim-pardal
Older stuff: https://atlantichoops.substack.com
Open to projects.
Lots of🏀clips & stats on this feed!
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Martim 🏀
@mempire25.bsky.social
· Jun 29
🏀📊 Following up on the trade from yesterday:
1️⃣ How the Minnesota Timberwolves roster changes in an impact metrics grid
2️⃣ Impact Report for LaMelo Ball, Julius Randle and Naz Reid
3️⃣ Shooting comparison between Ball and Reid
4️⃣ Playmaking comparison between Ball and Randle
#NBA
1️⃣ How the Minnesota Timberwolves roster changes in an impact metrics grid
2️⃣ Impact Report for LaMelo Ball, Julius Randle and Naz Reid
3️⃣ Shooting comparison between Ball and Reid
4️⃣ Playmaking comparison between Ball and Randle
#NBA
🏀🧵 Think it's already time to create a pinned thread to follow the several moves of this off-season and whatever visualization I produce about each, in chronological order.
1. We start, of course, with the LaMelo Ball trade to the Timberwolves:
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1. We start, of course, with the LaMelo Ball trade to the Timberwolves:
bsky.app/profile/memp...
🏀📊Keyonte George had to adapt to a new role when asked to be more of a playmaker, and his growth on that front - and on his scoring - has been remarkable.
In that sense, 15%-17% of the cap starting in 27-28 doesn't shock me. I get the excitement there.
However, this (...)
In that sense, 15%-17% of the cap starting in 27-28 doesn't shock me. I get the excitement there.
However, this (...)
September 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
🏀📊Keyonte George had to adapt to a new role when asked to be more of a playmaker, and his growth on that front - and on his scoring - has been remarkable.
In that sense, 15%-17% of the cap starting in 27-28 doesn't shock me. I get the excitement there.
However, this (...)
In that sense, 15%-17% of the cap starting in 27-28 doesn't shock me. I get the excitement there.
However, this (...)
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🏀📊 In honor of Thinking Basketball starting their defensive awards, here's some of the defensive metrics to highlight Tony Allen at the peak of hia defensive powers.
September 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
🏀📊 In honor of Thinking Basketball starting their defensive awards, here's some of the defensive metrics to highlight Tony Allen at the peak of hia defensive powers.
🏀📊 In honor of Thinking Basketball starting their defensive awards, here's some of the defensive metrics to highlight Tony Allen at the peak of hia defensive powers.
September 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
🏀📊 In honor of Thinking Basketball starting their defensive awards, here's some of the defensive metrics to highlight Tony Allen at the peak of hia defensive powers.
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🏀📊 Alright, let's do a quick one on the Miami Heat.
The Giannis trade is the alpha and the omega of their offseason. And in the effort of building a full NBA squad around him, they made some smart choices, but the firepower available is still somewhat questionable.
🧵⬇️
The Giannis trade is the alpha and the omega of their offseason. And in the effort of building a full NBA squad around him, they made some smart choices, but the firepower available is still somewhat questionable.
🧵⬇️
September 11, 2026 at 2:08 AM
🏀📊 Alright, let's do a quick one on the Miami Heat.
The Giannis trade is the alpha and the omega of their offseason. And in the effort of building a full NBA squad around him, they made some smart choices, but the firepower available is still somewhat questionable.
🧵⬇️
The Giannis trade is the alpha and the omega of their offseason. And in the effort of building a full NBA squad around him, they made some smart choices, but the firepower available is still somewhat questionable.
🧵⬇️
🏀📊 Alright, let's do a quick one on the Miami Heat.
The Giannis trade is the alpha and the omega of their offseason. And in the effort of building a full NBA squad around him, they made some smart choices, but the firepower available is still somewhat questionable.
🧵⬇️
The Giannis trade is the alpha and the omega of their offseason. And in the effort of building a full NBA squad around him, they made some smart choices, but the firepower available is still somewhat questionable.
🧵⬇️
September 11, 2026 at 2:08 AM
🏀📊 Alright, let's do a quick one on the Miami Heat.
The Giannis trade is the alpha and the omega of their offseason. And in the effort of building a full NBA squad around him, they made some smart choices, but the firepower available is still somewhat questionable.
🧵⬇️
The Giannis trade is the alpha and the omega of their offseason. And in the effort of building a full NBA squad around him, they made some smart choices, but the firepower available is still somewhat questionable.
🧵⬇️
I have strong opinions about this 😂
September 11, 2026 at 12:40 AM
I have strong opinions about this 😂
I have to be brave and say it...
I am much more a Robinson projection person than an Equal Earth projection.
Sorry, it just distorts Australia & Japan too much (very iconic shapes on a globe).
Though it is undeniable Mercantor sucked for the purpose it had as "the school map
I am much more a Robinson projection person than an Equal Earth projection.
Sorry, it just distorts Australia & Japan too much (very iconic shapes on a globe).
Though it is undeniable Mercantor sucked for the purpose it had as "the school map
September 11, 2026 at 12:32 AM
I have to be brave and say it...
I am much more a Robinson projection person than an Equal Earth projection.
Sorry, it just distorts Australia & Japan too much (very iconic shapes on a globe).
Though it is undeniable Mercantor sucked for the purpose it had as "the school map
I am much more a Robinson projection person than an Equal Earth projection.
Sorry, it just distorts Australia & Japan too much (very iconic shapes on a globe).
Though it is undeniable Mercantor sucked for the purpose it had as "the school map
So, I read it.
Hanging on to the technically correctness of not having evidence of specifically Steve Balmer directly funneling money to Kawhi through Aspiration is exactly the spin the Clippers have had on this because it requires you to close your eyes about everything else.
The report (...)
Hanging on to the technically correctness of not having evidence of specifically Steve Balmer directly funneling money to Kawhi through Aspiration is exactly the spin the Clippers have had on this because it requires you to close your eyes about everything else.
The report (...)
September 10, 2026 at 9:12 AM
So, I read it.
Hanging on to the technically correctness of not having evidence of specifically Steve Balmer directly funneling money to Kawhi through Aspiration is exactly the spin the Clippers have had on this because it requires you to close your eyes about everything else.
The report (...)
Hanging on to the technically correctness of not having evidence of specifically Steve Balmer directly funneling money to Kawhi through Aspiration is exactly the spin the Clippers have had on this because it requires you to close your eyes about everything else.
The report (...)
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🏀🧵 The Charlotte Hornets made themselves one of the most interesting teams in the NBA by making such a wild swing with the Ball trade...
Some thoughts on this team - with particular focus on the effect of removing LaMelo⬇️
Some thoughts on this team - with particular focus on the effect of removing LaMelo⬇️
September 8, 2026 at 11:40 AM
🏀🧵 The Charlotte Hornets made themselves one of the most interesting teams in the NBA by making such a wild swing with the Ball trade...
Some thoughts on this team - with particular focus on the effect of removing LaMelo⬇️
Some thoughts on this team - with particular focus on the effect of removing LaMelo⬇️
🏀🧵 The Charlotte Hornets made themselves one of the most interesting teams in the NBA by making such a wild swing with the Ball trade...
Some thoughts on this team - with particular focus on the effect of removing LaMelo⬇️
Some thoughts on this team - with particular focus on the effect of removing LaMelo⬇️
September 8, 2026 at 11:40 AM
🏀🧵 The Charlotte Hornets made themselves one of the most interesting teams in the NBA by making such a wild swing with the Ball trade...
Some thoughts on this team - with particular focus on the effect of removing LaMelo⬇️
Some thoughts on this team - with particular focus on the effect of removing LaMelo⬇️
Another good chance to mention this thread I did last week...
September 7, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Another good chance to mention this thread I did last week...
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🏀 Can't exactly remember the last time we saw a rookie guard with the combination of slithery finishing and core strength to handle physicality at the level we've seen with Dylan Harper.
Add to that how his game translated to the highest level of the playoffs in his 1st year!
Add to that how his game translated to the highest level of the playoffs in his 1st year!
September 7, 2026 at 12:28 AM
🏀 Can't exactly remember the last time we saw a rookie guard with the combination of slithery finishing and core strength to handle physicality at the level we've seen with Dylan Harper.
Add to that how his game translated to the highest level of the playoffs in his 1st year!
Add to that how his game translated to the highest level of the playoffs in his 1st year!
🏀 Can't exactly remember the last time we saw a rookie guard with the combination of slithery finishing and core strength to handle physicality at the level we've seen with Dylan Harper.
Add to that how his game translated to the highest level of the playoffs in his 1st year!
Add to that how his game translated to the highest level of the playoffs in his 1st year!
September 7, 2026 at 12:28 AM
🏀 Can't exactly remember the last time we saw a rookie guard with the combination of slithery finishing and core strength to handle physicality at the level we've seen with Dylan Harper.
Add to that how his game translated to the highest level of the playoffs in his 1st year!
Add to that how his game translated to the highest level of the playoffs in his 1st year!
Have a good sunday, everyone.
September 6, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Have a good sunday, everyone.
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🏀📊 My model had his value a shade under the 25% max, and this deal is projected to only go up to ~22%, so that looks very solid.
Am I concerned his valuation might come down over the years if his offense doesn't become less exploitable? Yes.
Time to prove people wrong, Amen.
Am I concerned his valuation might come down over the years if his offense doesn't become less exploitable? Yes.
Time to prove people wrong, Amen.
September 4, 2026 at 11:31 PM
🏀📊 My model had his value a shade under the 25% max, and this deal is projected to only go up to ~22%, so that looks very solid.
Am I concerned his valuation might come down over the years if his offense doesn't become less exploitable? Yes.
Time to prove people wrong, Amen.
Am I concerned his valuation might come down over the years if his offense doesn't become less exploitable? Yes.
Time to prove people wrong, Amen.
MJ would nev-wait... nevermind.
It still sucks, though.
It still sucks, though.
September 5, 2026 at 4:28 PM
MJ would nev-wait... nevermind.
It still sucks, though.
It still sucks, though.
🏀📊 My model had his value a shade under the 25% max, and this deal is projected to only go up to ~22%, so that looks very solid.
Am I concerned his valuation might come down over the years if his offense doesn't become less exploitable? Yes.
Time to prove people wrong, Amen.
Am I concerned his valuation might come down over the years if his offense doesn't become less exploitable? Yes.
Time to prove people wrong, Amen.
September 4, 2026 at 11:31 PM
🏀📊 My model had his value a shade under the 25% max, and this deal is projected to only go up to ~22%, so that looks very solid.
Am I concerned his valuation might come down over the years if his offense doesn't become less exploitable? Yes.
Time to prove people wrong, Amen.
Am I concerned his valuation might come down over the years if his offense doesn't become less exploitable? Yes.
Time to prove people wrong, Amen.
Starting to look very notable these ESPN people are "Senior Writers" and "Insiders", and not "Journalists". Even if that would he their background.
Pablo and this whole mess made that difference painfully clear.
Pablo and this whole mess made that difference painfully clear.
September 3, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Starting to look very notable these ESPN people are "Senior Writers" and "Insiders", and not "Journalists". Even if that would he their background.
Pablo and this whole mess made that difference painfully clear.
Pablo and this whole mess made that difference painfully clear.
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Reading the report on this Kawhi / Clippers situation, I have two preliminary thoughts:
1) The Clippers are the guiltiest people to have ever been guilty of anything, holy crap. Good luck with any future litigation against the rulling.
2) This bit is absolutely fantastic:
1) The Clippers are the guiltiest people to have ever been guilty of anything, holy crap. Good luck with any future litigation against the rulling.
2) This bit is absolutely fantastic:
September 3, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Reading the report on this Kawhi / Clippers situation, I have two preliminary thoughts:
1) The Clippers are the guiltiest people to have ever been guilty of anything, holy crap. Good luck with any future litigation against the rulling.
2) This bit is absolutely fantastic:
1) The Clippers are the guiltiest people to have ever been guilty of anything, holy crap. Good luck with any future litigation against the rulling.
2) This bit is absolutely fantastic:
Reading the report on this Kawhi / Clippers situation, I have two preliminary thoughts:
1) The Clippers are the guiltiest people to have ever been guilty of anything, holy crap. Good luck with any future litigation against the rulling.
2) This bit is absolutely fantastic:
1) The Clippers are the guiltiest people to have ever been guilty of anything, holy crap. Good luck with any future litigation against the rulling.
2) This bit is absolutely fantastic:
September 3, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Reading the report on this Kawhi / Clippers situation, I have two preliminary thoughts:
1) The Clippers are the guiltiest people to have ever been guilty of anything, holy crap. Good luck with any future litigation against the rulling.
2) This bit is absolutely fantastic:
1) The Clippers are the guiltiest people to have ever been guilty of anything, holy crap. Good luck with any future litigation against the rulling.
2) This bit is absolutely fantastic:
🤣 So what's the Clippers' plan?
Can't be about the NBA's right to do this based on the level of evidence since the CBA clearly allows it to be circunstancial and gives discretion to the league.
Will they go to an actual court to say it's all fabricated? Or maliciously interpreted?
Can't be about the NBA's right to do this based on the level of evidence since the CBA clearly allows it to be circunstancial and gives discretion to the league.
Will they go to an actual court to say it's all fabricated? Or maliciously interpreted?
The NBA's rulings are final -- there is no formal appeal or arbitration process available to the Clippers with the league. LA's only outlet to fight the punishment is in court.
Statement from the Clippers: We vehemently reject the NBA's findings, which are the result of a heavily biased investigation seeking to justify a predetermined narrative rather than facts and evidence. What the league told us privately differs from what it announced today publicly, and they have
September 2, 2026 at 9:50 PM
🤣 So what's the Clippers' plan?
Can't be about the NBA's right to do this based on the level of evidence since the CBA clearly allows it to be circunstancial and gives discretion to the league.
Will they go to an actual court to say it's all fabricated? Or maliciously interpreted?
Can't be about the NBA's right to do this based on the level of evidence since the CBA clearly allows it to be circunstancial and gives discretion to the league.
Will they go to an actual court to say it's all fabricated? Or maliciously interpreted?
JUSTICE!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!
I APOLOGIZE TO ADAM SILVER
I APOLOGIZE TO ADAM SILVER
BREAKING: The NBA has ruled on the Los Angeles Clippers in for salary cap circumvention investigations on Kawhi Leonard after yearlong probe -- stripping the franchise of 5 first-round picks, issuing a $30 million fine to owner Steve Ballmer and suspensions for Ballmer, Lawrence Frank and Gillian
September 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM
JUSTICE!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!
I APOLOGIZE TO ADAM SILVER
I APOLOGIZE TO ADAM SILVER
🏀📊 Lillard's "place" as a shooter is interesting because his threat is much bigger than the actual shot-making.
But the threat is there because everyone recognizes an all-time level ability.
But the numbers don't translate that bit. What captures it is the offensive impact.
But the threat is there because everyone recognizes an all-time level ability.
But the numbers don't translate that bit. What captures it is the offensive impact.
September 2, 2026 at 11:52 AM
🏀📊 Lillard's "place" as a shooter is interesting because his threat is much bigger than the actual shot-making.
But the threat is there because everyone recognizes an all-time level ability.
But the numbers don't translate that bit. What captures it is the offensive impact.
But the threat is there because everyone recognizes an all-time level ability.
But the numbers don't translate that bit. What captures it is the offensive impact.
🏀📊2024-25 NBA Playoffs: Tyrese Haliburton
I still think about what could have been...
I still think about what could have been...
September 1, 2026 at 9:21 PM
🏀📊2024-25 NBA Playoffs: Tyrese Haliburton
I still think about what could have been...
I still think about what could have been...
Ok, what the hell?!
Not sure any team was in more desperate need of a coaching change than the Magic.
Not sure any team was in more desperate need of a coaching change than the Magic.
September 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Ok, what the hell?!
Not sure any team was in more desperate need of a coaching change than the Magic.
Not sure any team was in more desperate need of a coaching change than the Magic.