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If you consider a player "elite" at something whether its passing, shooting, rebounding, etc. what is the bare minimum they should be averaging statistical? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by FilmEater@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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We throw around the word "elite" x or "elite" at y very often. But I do wonder when we say that what is the minimal this person should be averaging in such categories to be considered so. There are also other factors too, for example, Josh Hart is an elite rebounder given his height. He averaged between 7-8 boards last season at 6'5. But for a center to be an elite rebounder for me, they should average 10. What are some elite stats you consider to be elite at the bare minimum?

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[–] Helicase21@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Depends on minutes. Kevon Looney is absolutely an elite rebounder but also plays around 24 minutes a game, so he averages under 10 rebounds a game.

However, if you correct for playing time he averaged 18.3 rebounds per 100 possessions which is more than Jokic's 17.2

[–] ClutchGamingGuy@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

per 36/75/100 stats can be misleading, however. stats and volume are not linear. not to say Looney isn't a fantastic rebounder, but your second point is a bit questionable because more of Jokic's possessions are going to include ones in which he's more exhausted due to how many minutes he plays and the difficulty of his role.

[–] Helicase21@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I think once you get past a threshold they're useful. Like comparing a 24 MPG to 34MPG guy is fine, but comparing 12mpg to 30 isn't.