First, I grdebabbed some .fo basic stats from last season. You know, points per game, rebounds, assists, that sort of stuff. Just to get a baseline of what he's capable of.
The I ,n, I started hunting for some reputable projection systems. I found a few different ones, some free, some paid. It's always a mix, right? You gotta see what's out there.
Digging Deeper
- I compared the projections from different sources. Some were more optimistic than others, which is always interesting. It makes you wonder what factors they're weighing differently.
- Ichecked the notes that the systems made, they always have some, right?
- I looked at player comparisons. Seeing who other players projected similarly to Markkanen helped me get a feel for his potential range of outcomes.
After that, I tried to factor in things like his team situation, potential role changes, and any injury history. Projections are just numbers, you know? You gotta add some real-world context.
Finally, I jotted down my own, slightly adjusted projections. Kind of a "best guess" based on all the data and my own gut feeling. It's not scientific, but it's my take on it.
It was a fun little project, spending a few hours digging into the numbers. Whether my projections end up being right or wrong, who knows! But it definitely gave me a better appreciation for Markkanen's game and what he might bring to the table this season.
