Category: Player Lens
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Albert Ventura is a Different Kind of Import
In a league where nearly 90% of import minutes go to North Americans, Albert Ventura stands out—not just for his passport, but for his purpose. The 32-year-old Spaniard has spent his career in the ACB, one of Europe’s top leagues. He isn’t an athlete. He isn’t a scorer. But he’s a pro. And that’s proving
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Do Bristol Rely Too Much on Keddy Johnson?
Since returning from injury, Keddy Johnson hasn’t just been a key part of Bristol’s offence—he is the offence. No player in the league carries a bigger scoring burden for their team. Since his return, he has been Bristol’s top scorer in 73% of games—the highest rate in the league. No other team is as dependent
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The Rim Belongs to Charles Thompson
In a league filled with scorers and playmakers, Charles Thompson has carved out an identity as the SLB’s premier defensive anchor. With a league-best 3.00 blocks per game, Thompson’s shot-blocking prowess makes him a nightmare for opposing offences. But what truly sets him apart is the mental side of his game—his anticipation, discipline, and decision-making.
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Rodney Chatman III is the Heartbeat of Sheffield’s Offence
Rodney Chatman III has become the central figure in the Sheffield Sharks’ offence. With a league-leading usage rate, he combines scoring, playmaking, and adaptability to elevate his team. What is Usage Rate? Usage rate measures the percentage of a team’s possessions a player uses while on the court, through field goal attempts, free throw attempts,
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Hadzibegovic’s Game is as Fragile as it is Dominant
Alen Hadzibegovic has become a key contributor for the London Lions this season, averaging 10.85 points per game on an impressive 63.2% effective field goal percentage. His height and defensive instincts enable him to dominate the boards with 7.01 rebounds per game and protect the rim with 1.23 blocks per game, while consistently altering opponents’
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Jaylin Hunter’s Unmatched Playmaking
Jaylin Hunter has emerged as the SLB’s premier playmaker, leading the league in both assists per game and assist-to-turnover ratio among regular contributors. His steady hand has made him the maestro of the Leicester Riders’ disciplined offence. Elite Playmaking The chart below illustrates Hunter’s unique standing among the SLB’s top passers, comparing assists per game
