Make sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 first. Section 4: Causes of the Shift The main causes of this transformation are the various rule changes which the NBA implemented over the course of the past several decades. I will break these down into offensive rule changes and defensive changes.  4.1: Help and … Continue reading The Evolution of Big Men in the NBA (Part 3) →

See Part 1 First Section 3: Changes in Playing Styles of NBA Big Men While value is one part of what has changed with NBA big men, an even bigger and more visible change has been the way that they play in general. Big men spend much more time away from the basket now, setting … Continue reading The Evolution of Big Men in the NBA (Part 2) →

Section 1: Introduction Most people will say that when it comes to basketball, height is one of the most important factors, and the taller a player, the better. In general, this is true: the average NBA player is 6’7”, 10 inches taller than the average US man at 5’9”. However, most of the best players … Continue reading The Evolution of Big Men in the NBA (Part 1) →