Michael Badger

Michael Badger

Joined: Nov 27, 2013

Creator of the Step In The Lane Podcast that runs weekly on HoopsHabit.com and writer of the Step In The Lane Weekly column. Also, HoopsHabit's Stat Central columnist.Graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a minor in Biblical Studies. Warriors Fan. Everton Fan. San Francisco Giants Die Hard. Hip-Hop Head. Math Geek. General Nerd. Math Tutor By Day. Just a stats nerd trying to break into the advanced stats game.Always willing to talk basketball, music, or anything else. Hit me up in the comments or shoot me an email at newsletter@thetrine.net.

Jan 24, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) holds onto a rebound against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Stat Central: In Defense Of Andre Iguodala

Jan 27, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks small forward DeMarre Carroll (5) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

The Stat Nerd’s Top Scorers — Jan. 27

Jan 25, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Step In The Lane Podcast — Episode Ten

Jan 22, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after a shot during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT

Kevin Durant And The Top Scorers In NBA History

January 15, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) controls the ball against the defense of Dallas Mavericks small forward Shawn Marion (0) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Are The Clippers A Contender?

Jan 8, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Marco Belinelli (3) shoots during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at AT

The Stat Nerd’s Top Scorers — Jan. 15

Jan 5, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala (9) and Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) smile on the court against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Warriors won 112-96. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Interesting Subplots — The Spurs and Warriors’ Defense

Jan 10, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Ronny Turiaf (32) and point guard J.J. Barea (11) and power forward Kevin Love (42) talk during an official review in the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Bobcats at Target Center. Minnesota wins 119-92. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Step In The Lane Podcast — Episode Nine

Dec 27, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Rudy Gay (8) reacts after forcing a turnover against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Miami Heat 108-103 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: The Rudy Gay Trade, 15 Games In

Jan 3, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) drives the ball against Boston Celtics power forward Brandon Bass (30) in the second half at TD Garden. The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Boston Celtics 95-92. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Step In The Lane Podcast — Episode Eight

The Stat Nerd’s Top Scorers — Dec. 31

Los Angeles Lakers: From A Fanatic And A Hater

Step In The Lane Podcast — Episode Seven

The Stats Nerd’s Top Scorers — December 20th

Step In The Lane Weekly: 3-5@2

Stat Central: Imbalance Of Power, continued