'Be Like Mike' on the Court -- and Bill James in the Classroom

Co-authored by Lisa Ashworth On Friday night in Oklahoma City, Russell Westbrook took a 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds left in overtime. The shot sank through the net giving Oklahoma City a one point victory over the Golden State Warriors. That shot will be replayed on highlight reels. On otherwise empty courts, young players will create their own versions taking shots that lead to last second victories in fictional games. Enacting such dramas enlivens hours and hours of practice. A generation ago, ...