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NBA: Every Team’s Best Lineup, By The Numbers

By Nicholas Gonzalez

Jan 8, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Cavaliers won 120-116. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Cavaliers won 120-116. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) laughs with guard Nicolas Batum (5) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) laughs with guard Nicolas Batum (5) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Brooklyn Nets

Lineup: B. Bogdanovic, R. Hollis-Jefferson, C. LeVert, B. Lopez, I. Whitehead

ORTG: 147.1 DRTG: 116.9

The Nets don’t have a best lineup. Their whole team is horrible. I had to scroll down all the way until I found a lineup with only SIXTEEN minutes played to even get positive numbers. Even these numbers are still kinda bad when you factor in the team out there and court time. The Nets just suck.

Charlotte Hornets

Lineup: N. Batum, M. Kidd-Gilchrist, K. Walker, M. Williams, C. Zeller

ORTG: 109 DRTG: 99.1

The Hornets’ best lineup actually appears to be their starting lineup. They don’t have the highest numbers but when you factor in how close they are to the other ones as well as time played, you get the starting lineup. So, hats off to the Hornets coaching staff for this one, especially Steve Clifford.

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