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NBA player contribution to team success

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  • Timothy E Zimmer

    (University of Indianapolis)

  • Allison Snyder

    (University of Indianapolis)

  • Ian I Zimmer

    (University of Indianapolis)

Abstract

National Basketball Association (NBA) data are examined to evaluate player performance. The paper uses a least squares approach to assess player contributions to team success while controlling for the opposing teams' quality of play. The results are consistent with prior research and commonly used analytical methods while introducing novelty to the field of player performance evaluation. The initial focus is a single team, the Indiana Pacers, to study the effectiveness of this approach but can be expanded league-wide with enhanced access to data and resources.

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  • Timothy E Zimmer & Allison Snyder & Ian I Zimmer, 2025. "NBA player contribution to team success," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 45(2), pages 1088-1099.
  • Handle: RePEc:ebl:ecbull:eb-25-00254
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    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General
    • M1 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration

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