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5 crazy NBA Stats at the halfway point of the season

By Dallin Duffy

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 30: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors tries to dribble as Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies defends during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on November 30, 2021 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 30: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors tries to dribble as Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies defends during the first half of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on November 30, 2021 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 28: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on October 28, 2021 in Washington, DC, 5 crazy NBA Stats at the halfway point of the season. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /

5 crazy NBA Stats at the halfway point of the season: Trae Young is dribbling the air out of the ball… and it’s working!

Trae Young leads the league in two tracking stats: average seconds per touch (8.8) and dribbles per touch (5.6). While impressive, it’s not overly surprising for a few reasons.

First, he’s the team’s obvious first scoring option and is a marvel with the ball in his hands. They’d be foolish not to let him run the show.

Second, he’s the lone true playmaker on a team that’s stacked with wings and big men. The team lacks a true secondary ball-handler, opening up nearly every possession for Young.

Almost every time, stats like these would not be considered a positive. If you look at them without any other context, you might think Trae is a ball hog. That couldn’t be further from the truth, as the guard once again ranks among the league leaders in assists.

He’s dribbling the air out of the ball in Atlanta, and why wouldn’t he?

5 crazy NBA Stats at the halfway point of the season: Jaren Jackson Jr’s foul trouble

Jaren Jackson has been great this season and Memphis has been great this season. Perhaps the only flaw in his breakout campaign has been his frequent fouling. The fourth-year forward leads all players with 164 personal fouls – 3.4 per game.

He’s fouled out of two games and finished with five personals in nine others. There’s not a whole lot of analysis to be had here, but you have to wonder if teams can exploit that come playoff season. The big man is so talented that you’d hate to see him sitting on the bench of a postseason contest because of foul trouble.

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