The Big Number

Just how rare is San Antonio Spurs budding star Victor Wembanyama? Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive deep into the numbers to illustrate how much of a unicorn the French big man is becoming in the NBA. They specifically analyze the rare rate at which Wemby is blocking shots and nailing three pointers, especially for a player of his size. They also discuss the future expectations for the San Anton...

As trade rumors circulate about whether or not the Miami Heat could trade Jimmy Butler, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number to explain why now is the perfect time for a trade despite Miami’s recent success. Dan gives us four more numbers, each which makes the case for a different NBA team that could be interested in trading for Jimmy Butler including the Houston Rockets, Go...

This week the Big Number is 50.3 which is the combined scoring average of Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns. Are they the best duo in Knicks history? Even better than Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire? Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive deep into several stats that prove just how dominant and efficient Brunson and KAT have been this season. Dan backs up the Big Number with 4 more numbers that...

On today's episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devin dig into the shooting statistics that illustrate how elite the Boston Celtics are on offense this season. Specifically, they analyze the ridiculous rate at which they are launching threes, and how it's setting them up for another NBA Championship run. They also praise Derrick White for his precision and resume that is strong enough...

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine get together, along with five of their favorite stats, to see if this is the most impressive season in LeBron James' awe-inspiring career. Also, would making dunks worth 3 points fix the NBA?   (2:05) The Big Number: 826 (17:34) The Little Numbers: 47.3 (19:54) The Little Numbers: 49.2% (22:37) The Little Numbers: 1.19 (27:32) The Little Numbers: +15.5 (32:49) Over/un...

On the latest episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine look at Steph Curry’s incredible offensive impact on the Golden State Warriors. With just as much offensive dominance both on and off the ball, is Steph the greatest offensive player since Michael Jordan? Even more so than LeBron James? But it’s not just Steph Curry giving the Warriors the boost they need to be title contenders—G...

On this week's episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into the numbers on the Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC has a team of DAWGS on defense that create chaos all over the court and that defensive prowess might just give them the edge to be title favorites. Dan counters Tom’s bullish attitude toward the Thunder with a few other teams who could best OKC like the Boston Celtics, Go...

The Big Number this week is about Russell Westbrook, but it says much more about the Denver Nuggets' offense and championship window. Join Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine as they go through all the stats and make bold predictions.   (03:50) - THE BIG NUMBER: 87.5 (05:45) - Will the Nuggets make the playoffs? (09:30) - Denver's lack of depth (14:50) - Russell Westbrook's age (20:10) - Nuggets need mo...

On the very first episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh digs into the numbers with Dan Devine to find out if centers shooting 3s in the preseason will translate into the regular season and beyond. (01:30) - The Big Number: 79% (04:00) - Which centers have improved their 3pt attempt rate? (08:10) - Why Bam Adebayo's 3pt shooting might be real (15:50) - Why Anthony Davis' 3pt shooting might be r...

THE BIG NUMBER with Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine premieres Thursday 10/24. Subscribe and listen on all podcast platforms! Each week, Tom Haberstroh pours over the data and digs through the stats to come up with THE BIG NUMBER –  the one metric that defines the NBA that week. Tune in as he and Dan Devine put Tom’s big number to the test and explain the one thing from the world of basketball that was...