Comments on: Day 146 of 170: Capt Jack Makes It Rain (Threes)

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:21:23 +0000

siukong, I’ve been waiting 2 years for somebody to ask me that question. So, I am happy you asked.

I named RAP for rebounds + assists + points, however, I now also include threes, steals, and blocks. It’s calculated by taking a weighted average of each of those six stats summed up for a player (it’s weighted so blocks have the same importance as points, threes, etc). Basically, the more gaudy a guy’s counting stats are, the higher his RAP will be. No surprise then, Lebron James currently has the highest score in the league at 162. Someone like Josh Smith also has a high RAP at 149.

I don’t specifically use the number in the calculation of the player ratings. I actually use it before I calculate the ratings to create a rough order of the value of players in the league. This in turn, helps to create the ratings (as players who have no fantasy value are removed from the calculations).

Thanks again for asking!

By: siukong

siukong — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:17:52 +0000

Hey, can you explain what RAP means in your spreadsheet? I can’t seem to find an explanation anywhere.

By: terrance

terrance — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:56:16 +0000

im a little down. marion might sit the rest of the way and dirk is out. i have them both. antonio mcdyess and tj ford are excellent subs, i shouldnt lose much

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:14:42 +0000

Jeff, lucky you to get the bye. I guess the regular season means something after all.

Dirk back in a week? He’s got the dreaded high ankle sprain…

By: Jeff W

Jeff W — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:40:16 +0000

Hey, I take exception to being called the Biggest Loser.

On the positive side, my team gets the first-round bye while Big Dirkie is recovering. *rubs it in on Nels*