About Us
About SOLO Basketball Score
Welcome to SOLO Basketball Score, your ultimate resource for understanding and appreciating the defensive side of basketball. Founded by Shay Solomon, a high-tech executive specializing in cybersecurity and an avid basketball fan, the SOLO Basketball Score aims to provide a comprehensive measure of a player's defensive performance.
Our Mission
Our mission is to highlight the often-overlooked defensive contributions of basketball
players. Through the SOLO Basketball Score, we aim to offer fans, analysts, and team
managers a deeper understanding of a player’s impact on the defensive end of the court.
The Birth of SOLO Score
Shay Solomon developed the SOLO Basketball Score to address the need for a more
complete measure of defensive performance. Traditional statistics often failed to capture
the full extent of a player’s defensive contributions, motivating Solomon to create a metric
that reflects individual efforts in defense. Officially introduced on January 13, 2024, the SOLO
Score pays tribute to Solomon’s surname and emphasizes solo defensive activities.
Why SOLO Score?
The SOLO Score stands out for its comprehensive approach to evaluating defense. By combining various defensive statistics, each normalized and weighted, the SOLO Score provides a holistic view of a player's defensive abilities. This metric is designed to recognize players who excel in defense but may not be prominent scorers, thus offering a balanced assessment of their contributions.
Parameters of the SOLO Score
The SOLO Score includes the following parameters:
Steals Per Game (SPG)
Blocks Per Game (BPG)
Defensive Rebounds Per Game (DRPG)
Defensive Box Plus/Minus (DBPM)
Defensive Win Shares (DWS)
Personal Fouls Per Game (PFPG)
Defensive Rating (DRtg)
Total Rebound Percentage (TRB%)
Steal Percentage (STL%)
Block Percentage (BLK%)
Validation and Impact
The SOLO Score has been validated through its alignment with selections to the NBA All-
Defensive Teams. Players with high SOLO Scores are often among those selected for these honors, demonstrating the score’s effectiveness in identifying top defensive talent. Teams across various leagues have adopted the SOLO Score, making it a valuable tool for team management and player evaluation.
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Join us on this journey to appreciate the defensive side of basketball. Explore our player rankings, read insightful articles, and stay updated with the latest news and developments. Whether you're a fan, analyst, or team manager, the SOLO Basketball Score is your go-to resource for understanding defense in basketball.
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