Nate Silver: Spurs Greatest Dynasty Ever

[Twisted_Dawg]

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/...e-been-better/

edit: Didn't see the same thread in the NBA forum


....The longest streak of above-average play belongs to the San Antonio Spurs. Their Elo rating rose above 1500 on Jan. 3, 1998, and hasn’t fallen below it since, a period that covers more than 17 years, or 1,644 games1 and counting. That’s impressive even compared to the Celtics, who had an above-average Elo rating from March 14, 1956 to Nov. 12, 1969. Insanely great — 13.5 years and 1,198 games — but not as great as the Spurs.

The 1980s Lakers also had a longer streak (1,363 games) than the Celtics. But maybe, even if the Celtics’ streak was slightly shorter, they were playing at a slightly higher level than those other teams?

Not according to Elo. The Spurs had an average Elo rating of 1664 during their streak, as compared with 1634 for the 1960s Celtics. The Lakers’ Elo rating, 1641, was also slightly higher than the Celtics’.

[EVAY]

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/...e-been-better/


....The longest streak of above-average play belongs to the San Antonio Spurs. Their Elo rating rose above 1500 on Jan. 3, 1998, and hasn’t fallen below it since, a period that covers more than 17 years, or 1,644 games1 and counting. That’s impressive even compared to the Celtics, who had an above-average Elo rating from March 14, 1956 to Nov. 12, 1969. Insanely great — 13.5 years and 1,198 games — but not as great as the Spurs.

The 1980s Lakers also had a longer streak (1,363 games) than the Celtics. But maybe, even if the Celtics’ streak was slightly shorter, they were playing at a slightly higher level than those other teams?

Not according to Elo. The Spurs had an average Elo rating of 1664 during their streak, as compared with 1634 for the 1960s Celtics. The Lakers’ Elo rating, 1641, was also slightly higher than the Celtics’.

Remarkably impressive stats - what a great, great team!!

Sorry - didn't see the other thread had already started. My bad.

[TampaDude]

Can't say it enough, though...Spurs are #1, baby!

[Bartleby]

Fire Pop!

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Interesting to see the Mavs at #6 on that list from 2000-2012.

[PublicOption]

The spurs should have won 7-10 les. They league wouldn't allow it. In 2007 we were the champs in dominating fashion. So they let the big three go to Boston and send Gasol to LA for nothing. Just before the new TV contract is negotiated. After that blows over guess who shows up in the Finals again....Yep, Lebron and the Spurs.....just like 2007. Say what you want but the league would never let us repeat because of the ratings and the $$$$. They were going to let us in 2013, 2014..... But the Heat got lucky. I really think they want us to go away but Pop really outsmarts them. He does it with the 3 pt shot you just can't officiate it.

[sananspursfan21]

I'm sorry, but when I see "Elo"...

[davidbowie]

nate silver is god