Sports infographics can often be cluttered, and difficult to read and understand, but Andrew Bergmann's NBA passing infographic is anything but; it has a smart, simple design that gets the message across without any unnecessary visual gimmicks.
The infographic shows how each of the NBA's 30 teams pass the ball to each other. Each team is represented by a star, with five points representing the five starting players. Each pair of points, representing players, is connected by a line; the thickness of the line is directly proportional to the number of passes between that particular pair of players. Specifically, the line takes into account the average number of passes per game between the two players.
A cursory glance at this beautiful sports infographic reveals that the Chicago Bulls, New Jersey Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers tend to share ball possession, and passing duties. Meanwhile, teams like the Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves tend to have passes dominated by one pair of star players.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Simplified Sports Infographics
- Opportunity to create visually appealing infographics that present complex sports data in a clear and understandable manner.
- Team Passing Analysis
- Opportunity to analyze and understand passing dynamics within sports teams to optimize strategies and improve performance.
- Individual Player Influence
- Opportunity to identify key players who dominate passing duties and explore their impact on team dynamics and overall performance.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Sports Analytics
- Opportunity for sports analytics companies to develop new tools and algorithms to analyze passing patterns and improve team strategies.
- Data Visualization
- Opportunity for data visualization companies to create innovative visual representations of sports data, making it easier for fans and professionals to interpret.
- Sports Performance Technology
- Opportunity for companies in sports performance technology to incorporate passing analysis into training programs and strategies for athletes and teams.
