NBA – By The Numbers 30/12/11

Here’s ten interesting facts surrounding the numbers of the NBA. Enjoy!

0 – The number of NBA Finals games played by two-time league MVP Steve Nash.

2 – The number of New Zealand players to ever make the NBA. Sean Marks (230 games) and Kirk Penney (6 games) – Had to throw this one in there being a kiwi!

10.7 – The number of rebounds per game Kris Humphries is averaging so far this season. Failed marriage sure, but he’s taking it all out on the court: Also has an $8 million one year contract to look forward to as well.

15 – The number on the back of the jersey of Metta World Peace. His name has changed but his number hasn’t. I guess he now has the coolest last name in the league (I thought Wade was pretty awesome but now?)

24 - The number of NBA franchises who currently have a better defensive rating than current NBA champions the Dallas Mavericks (yep, they are ranked 25th out of 30 teams. Last year? 8th. Still early days though).

31.3 – The number of Kevin Durant’s points per game average over the first four games. Not surprisingly, the Thunder are 4-0.

178 -The number of days NBA fans around the world were left hanging before play began again.

822 – The number of three pointers Ray Allen has made more than the next best active player. Allen has drained 2624  threes in his career. The next best by an active player? The wise point guard Jason Kidd – With 1802 (Safe to say he’ll be holding this record for some time).

1842 – The number of points needed by Antawn Jamison to become the next member of the 20,000 point club. Last season Vince Carter crossed the threshold (though you feel it should have been a lot sooner with VC) and right now Antawn is next in line. Others include T-Mac, who needs 1869 points. After that, LeBron James is the next active player in striking distance, requiring another 2640 points to get there.

$17,730,694 – The number of dollars Gilbert Arenas will earn this season – For doing absolutely nothing (so far).

Enjoy the games everyone! More to come – Feel free to comment!

James

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