https://blog.statmuse.com/tagged/podcasts en-us ℗ & © 2016 StatMuse Inc. no A StatMuse Podcast StatMuse A stats-driven look at the top NBA stories and performances from the creator of Basketball Reference and the infamous former Rockets Twitter guy. Stat Stories - a StatMuse original podcast - takes a stats-driven look at the top NBA stories and performances. Creator of Basketball Reference Justin Kubatko and infamous former Rockets Tweeter Chad Shanks break down the biggest NBA storylines with their unique, and at times contradictory, points of view. Chad Shanks chad@statmuse.com Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko The forgotten statistical dominance of Alex English. Tue, 16 Feb 2016 09:00:00 PDT 29:29 1 #003466 #FFCF2D https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-i-the-phantom-nugget-9802b22304b2 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko The flukiest scoring performances in NBA history Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:00:00 PDT 26:15 #CF1042 #FFCC35 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-ii-attack-of-the-flukes-781688c4345e Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Calculating the biggest NBA Draft busts Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:00:00 PDT 35:41 1 #016BB8 #FFFFFF https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-whiffs-df05ede8b273 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko The legendary life and career of Manute Bol. Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:00:00 PDT 39:12 #01722B #FBDD0A https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-iv-manute-hope-86cdf12a4330 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Discussing the 2000-2002 Lakers with Howard Beck. Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:00:00 PDT 55:39 1 #291037 #FDB728 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-beck-353d523814f4 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko The 3-pointer's evolution from gimmick to Steph. Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:00:00 PDT 38:47 #FFCC33 #006CB7 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-vi-return-of-the-deadeye-4b8a5c42c2d7 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Should Tracy McGrady be in the Hall of Fame? Fri, 6 May 2016 09:00:00 PDT 50:03 1 #FFCC33 #F6F1DE https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-vii-the-hall-awaiting-61319367da4f#.fth5rdeiq Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Drafting a team based solely on overall shooting ability. Fri, 12 May 2016 09:00:00 PDT 37:57 #C0BCBB #091BF9 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-8-pick-pop-d2b9baba15c1#.vgjoorib8 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko What constitutes choking under pressure. Wed, 1 June 2016 09:00:00 PDT 47:23 #FFC533 #00275E https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-9-choked-9bda579f4c56#.wj6eqxwpo Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko The Cavs' epic NBA Finals comeback. Mon, 20 June 2016 09:00:00 PDT 45:28 1 #002E62 #E8AF36 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-10-the-king-70d723aab67a#.nwssyxhxy Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko NBA Careers Derailed by Injury. Thu, 30 June 2016 09:00:00 PDT 53:05 #000000 #FFFFFF https://medium.com/statmuse-musings/stat-stories-episode-11-broken-promise-f6cc1493b386#.k1s8dsw6e Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Ken Caminiti's MLB Legacy Thu, 21 July 2016 09:00:00 PDT 49:38 1 #0C0E1A #E45205 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-12-the-immaculate-confession-88b7b256afaf#.r7scc0492 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Picking the Best Single-Season Pitching Performances Thu, 4 Aug 2016 09:00:00 PDT 57:48 1 #000000 #D4571F https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-13-a-call-to-arms-2fa4379ccc60#.noymxthwv Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Dissecting Convoluted Hall of Fame Selection Processes Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:00:00 PDT 1:05:16 1 #000000 #FFFFFF https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-14-engraved-and-confused-89fcadc3ea6e#.1jdgzjp01 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Evaluating the NFL Passing Explosion Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:00:00 PDT 42:09 1 #2D73B9 #FFFFFF https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-15-this-too-shall-pass-95af5f9f50bc#.yh9o7ymy5 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko The Best Performances on Bad Teams Fri, 2 Dec 2016 09:00:00 PDT 53:47 1 #ACB0BC #000000 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-16-the-best-of-the-worst-8a76aeca40c6#.c4mwjnc8a Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Which NBA Records Will Never Be Broken? Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:00:00 PDT 46:43 1 #7EC3B0 #CB0000 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-17-unbreakable-cd71c2c68485#.udcvy7cxd Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Explaining the Spike in Triple-Doubles Fri, 3 Mar 2017 09:00:00 PDT 42:58 1 #006AAE #EEEEEE https://medium.com/@statmuse/stat-stories-episode-18-the-triple-double-bubble-55ce52529303#.k7px5wqdg Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Buying Stock in the NBA's Best Young Players Fri, 10 Mar 2017 09:00:00 PDT 45:46 1 #FFFFFF #000000 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-19-the-big-shot-ddd4777ac4ec#.93bblgdqh Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Does defense really win championships? Fri, 16 Mar 2017 09:00:00 PDT 32:41 1 #B0ACA9 #000000 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-20-the-defense-rests-5e21df64fbf2#.ixzxypbs6 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko The importance of being an efficient NBA scorer. Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:00:00 PDT 42:51 1 #172D42 #FFFFFF https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-21-e-is-for-efficiency-99360a11b44f#.cyf7k3q9k Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko The long tradition of tampering in high-scoring games Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:00:00 PDT 51:18 1 #8388A5 #FFFFFF https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-22-with-a-little-help-from-my-friends-6742d1b2ac04 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko The best seasons that didn’t win NBA MVP Fri, 6 Apr 2017 09:00:00 PDT 54:20 #B79F9D #42252A https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-23-second-to-one-4cf3f965306e Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Giannis and the Best "Swiss Army Knife" Players Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:00:00 PDT 45:43 1 #066547 #EBE7E6 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-24-greek-army-knife-5d3380c188d1 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko How Removing Hand-Checking Enabled the NBA’s Scoring Explosion Thu, 4 May 2017 09:00:00 PDT 42:03 1 #F2EEED #34267E https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-25-hand-checks-and-balances-6829d16a8179 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Has Dwight Howard’s Polarizing Personality Overshadowed His Impressive Career? Thu, 18 May 2017 09:00:00 PDT 46:42 1 #2762be #e41a32 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-26-tears-of-a-clown-ac9612c602f Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Examining Playoff Blowouts & the NBA’s Perceived Lack of Parity Wed, 31 May 2017 09:00:00 PDT 39:30 1 #6aaff2 #f1f0ff https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-27-imbalance-of-power-4e7033a0afc6 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Why Another Finals Loss Doesn't Hurt LeBron's Legacy Mon, 19 June 2017 09:00:00 PDT 45:01 1 #05232e #ddc69a https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-28-teflon-lebron-c59363721b21 Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko How to Quantify Success in the Volatile NBA Draft Thu, 22 June 2017 09:00:00 PDT 48:51 1 #2fb0e9 #f2cba0 https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-29-lucky-stars-ed1a609342ea Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko How Major League Baseball Has Joined Other Leagues In Embracing Extreme Outcomes Mon, 31 July 2017 09:00:00 PDT 35:26 1 #41465c #d8d7dc https://blog.statmuse.com/stat-stories-episode-30-to-the-extreme-e2f8885fd54d Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Harden's historic run, Jokic's beautiful selflessness, Melo treated like a human junk bond Thu, 24 January 2019 11:00:00 PDT 38:26 2 #41465c #d8d7dc Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Anthony Davis demands a trade, Boogie makes a Warriors title inevitable, Rising in the East Wed, 30 January 2019 11:00:00 PDT 39:26 2 #41465c #d8d7dc Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Reacting to the Porzingis and Harris Trades, Luka Doncic's breakout and John Wall's injury Wed, 6 February 2019 11:00:00 PDT 39:00 2 #41465c #d8d7dc Chad Shanks & Justin Kubatko Paul George's Two-Way Greatness, Westbrook's Inefficiency & Biggest Surprises and Disappointments Thu, 14 February 2019 11:00:00 PDT 40:52 2 #41465c #d8d7dc