"Then you think, well, who would be counting that? Well, the NBA does. NBA teams do and count just about everything you see on the court. And nowadays, it's really easy to drown yourself in stats, but writer Shea Serrano instead wants you to stop counting basketball numbers and start getting in touch with how watching basketball makes you feel."
"There's nothing wrong with loving stats the way you love stats. I love stats as well. The book - let's clear that up immediately. The book is not a refutation of stats. There are plenty of stats in the book. All that the book is saying is that there's other parts of basketball, parts that can't be counted. That's those - the indescribable, the unquantifiable... MARTINEZ: Yeah. SERRANO: ...The uncomputable stats."
NBA teams collect extensive statistics and track nearly every action on the court. Fans and analysts can become absorbed in analytics, formulas, and measurable metrics. Some crucial aspects of basketball remain unquantifiable and resist statistical capture. Emotional, indescribable moments—what are called uncomputable stats—contribute to the game's soul. Occasional dramatic plays, such as a game-winning shot, can restore feeling and remind viewers of those unmeasured dimensions. A balance between appreciating statistics and embracing emotional experiences offers a fuller way to watch and value basketball.
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