I tend to think of analytics as a tool to help see the things we should see rather than being distracted by the obvious and the flashy. They help to direct attention rather than replace evaluations and decision-making.
The whole thing of analytics versus aesthetics comes down to knowing the limitations of both. Analytics are great because they are objective, but there are built in limits to what they can tell you. “Your eyes” are great because you can see things that don’t get captured in a number.
In forensic psychology there’s this concept of “guided clinical judgement,” that encourages the use of both. As in so many things, it really depends on knowing what the available tools are good for and deploying them with good judgement which only develops over time.
Anyway, this article reminds me of one of my favorite quotes by one of my favorite futbol managers about one of my favorite players:
“If you watch the whole game, you won’t see Busquets— but watch Busquets, and you will see the whole game.” - Vicente del Bosque
Fourth quarter last night, with Tatum in street clothes, White made two plays that were pretty dang aesthetically pleasing (to this Celtics fan) - a contested step-back 3 and a finish at the rim in heavy traffic. He's only getting better
I tend to think of analytics as a tool to help see the things we should see rather than being distracted by the obvious and the flashy. They help to direct attention rather than replace evaluations and decision-making.
The whole thing of analytics versus aesthetics comes down to knowing the limitations of both. Analytics are great because they are objective, but there are built in limits to what they can tell you. “Your eyes” are great because you can see things that don’t get captured in a number.
In forensic psychology there’s this concept of “guided clinical judgement,” that encourages the use of both. As in so many things, it really depends on knowing what the available tools are good for and deploying them with good judgement which only develops over time.
Anyway, this article reminds me of one of my favorite quotes by one of my favorite futbol managers about one of my favorite players:
“If you watch the whole game, you won’t see Busquets— but watch Busquets, and you will see the whole game.” - Vicente del Bosque
Fourth quarter last night, with Tatum in street clothes, White made two plays that were pretty dang aesthetically pleasing (to this Celtics fan) - a contested step-back 3 and a finish at the rim in heavy traffic. He's only getting better
The All-Star Game is a nice honor but not the best venue for Derrick White's particular set of skills.