A recent analysis by Owen Phillips reveals a surprising trend in NBA All-Star voting. By plotting votes against estimated plus-minus, a metric that quantifies a player’s contribution in points when on the court, Phillips found that fan favorites often receive votes disproportionate to their actual performance. The correlation between votes and performance was tighter than expected, yet some players like Bronny James stand out, possibly for reasons other than their on-court contributions. This study underscores the influence of fan popularity over statistical merit in the All-Star selection process.
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