“Home” isn’t what it used to be in the NBA…why?

[@rebmoe]

Just like how a part of home is beyond verbal explanation, I feel similarly about all your videos. The way you mix in those nostalgic home tapes vdieos, the lego sets, the science and the way you speak. These videos are pure perfection, keep it up man.

[@00HoODBoy]

Finally 100k my dog you are one of a kind

[@michaelmackelvie]

Thanks brotha…has been fun.

[@brynn_gn]

@@michaelmackelviethe first 100k is always the hardest, happy smooth sailing man

[@lorenzobarriojimenez3952]

@@michaelmackelviehonestly a 100k doesn’t come close to what you deserve. Once again I got goosebumps and was completely immersed during your video. Keep up the amazing work!

[@Pablillotron]

It's absolutely wild to me that this channel only has 100K. This is far beyond the production quality of channels with several million subs.

[@joelbergsma7019]

His content is directly goes against what the algorithm wants. But by not bending he’s creating his own “gravitas” to his style.

[@johnbroe6116]

i never comment on youtube videos but i have to let you know that your content is literally the best on youtube, such high quality that really keeps me engaged the entire time. big thanks to you for brightening my days!

[@bballanalytics1552]

Great vid! noticed Michael did NOT highlight that life on the road for NBA teams has been improving over time (nicer hotels, airplanes, technology etc) which may also be the reason for reduced HCA across eras.

[@יוסףאריהקהן]

It would be interesting to see if someone could find a correlation between the accommodations different teams got for their players on the road and the performance of those teams

[@ArtOca]

Now that the WNBA has begun charting flights, we can also check if this has an effect after a few more seasons.

[@bballanalytics1552]

@@ArtOca Good point! The introduction of WNBA charting flights might contribute to lower HCAs. This should be looked at.

[@alanlee67]

​@ArtOca the fever get sellout crowds that make it feel like a national championship game so they might get some advantage

[@jugbrewer]

@@ArtOcado you mean chartering? (asking this sincerely, not trying to be unkind)

[@silverwolfgecko7064]

At University we took a look at examples of this with referees in football/soccer. The audio of an audience booing or shouting had a noticeable impact on the decisions made.

[@theLakitu]

Good point, in basketball I think of the quote from Andrew Bogut when he was on the Warriors. He basically commented on how surprised with how much he would get away with in terms of screens because the refs were so caught up watching Steph shoot (can't really blame them tbh lol). No doubt the crazy Oracle crowd also played a role in swaying calls. IMO a lot of it comes down to the refs being human which means that they aren't immune to getting caught up in the hype of the crowd and the moment. Very interesting to see that the bubble seemed relatively bias free too.

[@SoSikWitIt]

@@theLakitu i miss oracle now the crowd has no feeling anymore its a bunch of corpo suits just bought a 5k ticket off of work

[@johnkarydotnet]

Your sound and video editing are elite. It’s gentle yet leading. The content, storytelling, and aesthetic are unique. Every detail intentional. We see you. Congrats on your well-deserved success.

[@michaelmackelvie]

Takes a long time…but I hope it improves the experience.

[@blackteaman39]

Man, I studied multivariate data analysis for twelve hours today and would probably throw up if I were to consume statistics in any other way right now, but the way you package it is just something special. Great video, keep up the good work, and congrats for reaching the 100k mark :)

[@khuey760]

Always blown away by how "small" this channel currently is everytime I get to watch one of these. Seriously great stuff as always, and congrats on 100k. Much more to come I'm sure.

[@redhorsepapi]

It’s pretentious

[@Alexander_Grant]

@@redhorsepapi Garbage take. It's incredible content.

[@redhorsepapi]

@@Alexander_Grant good production value ≠ incredible content. It's like saying season 8 of game of thrones is great television

[@Alexander_Grant]

@@redhorsepapi Where did I say it was about production value? lmao It takes a question and goes into the data of why home teams have an advantage. You'll grow out of being a contrarian one day, no one really thinks it's cute.

[@kentaviouscaldwell-goat5880]

@@redhorsepapiman what

[@mrcslance32]

One of my mini theories is ticket prices. High school crowds are super engaged and "impact" the game with energy. When games are more expensive to go to, the people who are there aren't as engaged with the game because they aren't the hyper passionate fans. Random celebs aren't the core fanbase that's waving the towel, screaming at the opposing players, etc.

[@t4d0W]

I feel this is the case. Ticket prices have gone up so the seats that were even affordable for the passionate are more for those with a stack of cash especially in the playoffs. For the passionate fans they can get a general experience with better viewing angles of the action at home. With having food and the bathroom within a comfortable distance.

[@Pablillotron]

When this channel inevitably reaches millions of subscribers, I'll be happy to say I found it when it was only a couple thousand. Congrats on the 100K.

[@arashnikoubashman6946]

Another master class from you. Great to see all the old footage from your childhood to accompany your compelling story.

[@colepetersonmusic]

Yo that Wood middle school footage is big time nostalgia. Thanks for another good video!

[@michaelmackelvie]

Hahaha my man! Yes…hopefully Inza would be proud

[@ryanfuller302]

Congrats on 100k man, your content deserves all the recognition!

[@bradleyalbright7374]

Just a little note here that it is almost likely that the higher seed will play more games at home in the playoffs. For example if the 1 seed beats an 8 seed in 5 games then they would have played 3 games at home and two games away (2 home / 2 away / 1 home). Keeping in mind that teams may take their foot off the gas after winning the 2 games at home it seems likely that they may win all 3 home games in total and lose one of the away games. This could definitely contribute to the point differential spread being higher in the playoffs. This is opposed to the regular season which should theoretically have an even spread of the lower seed and higher seed playing each other home and away. As always a beautiful video and look forward to the next one with more lego shenanigans :)

[@TheCaptaincv]

I was thinking about that too the better team (in theory) play more game at home

[@trod5902]

you have become one of my favorite channels, always super interesting topics. keep grinding brotha, youll go far.

[@michaelmackelvie]

Thank you!

[@joelbergsma7019]

I coach a group of 5th soccer kids in aau basketball who just went to the far west regionals (in soccer). Over the last 6 months. Your “final monologues” have hit on more key things I’ve tried to communicate to parents on “how to appreciate the moment with their kids in this journey” Whether intentional or not. There is a book you could write.

[@Mossed26]

This video is one of your best yet! Great job

[@fizzed87]

These vids are so high quality! Can’t believe you’re only at 100k

[@angel-tg6mu]

thank god you hit 100k, i love that every video you manage to tell such a beautiful story, excellent work

[@stephenenoric1395]

To add onto that last point, the more we see player movement and players having smaller tenures with the same team could also have an impact on the heartfelt connection players have with defending home court.

[@Sullet]

Well deserved 100k, looking forward for that to be 10x soon! Keep up the great content

[@GEN]

You have a great channel man - great production, commentary and analysis Keep killing it

[@michaelmackelvie]

Thanks brotha! Appreciate that

[@Lavalink23]

So glad you made it to 100k! You deserve it! Thank you for your research and your earnest story telling - it's so refreshing! Keep it up!

[@tiffanylovelovelove]

Why has your channel not yet blown up? Maaaaan I think your content absolutely deserves similar viewership as the top NBA youtubers like Jxmy

[@victorvolterra4726]

I'm so happy to see you get 100'000 subscribers! Let's go, this is so deserved!

[@Quince477]

Congrats on 100k subscribers man! You're videos are amazing💪🏾

[@VeryDazed]

You are the most underrated KZbinr and it’s not even close, keep up the amazing work

[@zhumanchuie]

this channel is special man, thank you as always

[@EricGichobi-n6x]

Finally, 100k!!!!! Congrats man. Love the videos. Please don’t ever stop

[@pbaldwin18]

“Urban spaceships providing passage to those who sought to see man fly” 4:18 What. A. Line.

[@superhuman13]

I rarely comment but your content is so good and well put together. One minor request/critique is to provide a little more time to view the charts and graphs (such as the scoring margin at 6:37 that was on the screen for less than 4 seconds). I’m finding that I’m having to rewind and pause the video occasionally in order to read some of them since I want to be able to read the axis labels and each bar info. Even ~3 additional seconds would be enough. But I absolutely love how you talk around the LEGO setup and computer. Thanks!

[@benbejaming]

Utterly fantastic video mate

[@Zach2K]

Glad I found this channel, incredible video man

[@michaelmackelvie]

Thank you!

[@StarskyandDutch]

Ahh this was special, man. Always putting out great stuff😤

[@anthonyjones858]

your content is one of a kind man, amazing stuff as always keep up the great work

[@jacksongreen5614]

Another amazing vid man, it’s insane how underrated you are

[@dylant830]

Cool to see you make these kinds of videos as I learn how this kind of research is done in my sports economics class. Beyond just the statistics, your approach to video creation and story telling is awesome, Michael. Congrats on 100k!

[@samanthakruger1285]

Congrats on 100k! Best sports content out there

[@benweber5274]

Congrats on 100K, another great video too!

[@elliotarmitage8553]

Erudite and logically sound. Nice to see a great argument where explanation and exposition aren't confused. Great job!!

[@davidgreenstone4446]

I love your account dude and you deserve so many more views and subs. Such good quality contrnt

[@fkm512]

Well deserved 100k, here’s to many more

[@justinapodaca4249]

Hell yea. Congrats on 100k!

[@alexlindbjerg]

Your videos are always a delight. Thank you

[@TweenersOnlyTennis]

Wow you always somehow manage to make data analysis fun. Keep up the good work!

[@bballanalytics1552]

MacKelvie glossed over the reason why higher Elevation results in greater HCA. Lesser-known reason is that BASKETBALLS TRAVEL A LONGER DISTANCE (notice that Colorado Rockies have the most HRs) due to less air friction, leading to more missed shots for the away team as the visitors are not adjusted to the new arc or trajectory. Yes, altitude affects players both physically and mentally, making them feel breathless and fatigued because of less concentrated air. But that is not the only explanation.

[@ninjalectualx]

The fact that this effect disappears in the playoffs supports your point. In the playoffs, both teams are changing elevation at the same time so they are equally disadvantaged

[@EricA-oz4lw]

These videos are like understanding human nature thru sports analysis. They are really interesting even if I don't follow the sport.

[@keenkolo5767]

Your videos are excellent, dude. Seriously. Great work!

[@8teenOfficial]

Love the contents man. Congrats on 100k 🎉

[@JakeBodenhamer]

Wow you earned my subscription. Incredibly high production quality and super engaging. Can't wait for more.

[@emmettshaw967]

The cinematography and editing are both amazing, people like you can make anything interesting and make KZbin worth watching❤

[@jacobryder8160]

Best KZbinr out by far. Another excellent video

[@NoName-he5ri]

Genuinely forget being one of the best sports accounts this is one of the best accounts on KZbin. Quality story telling personality all woven into one. Glad u reached 100k man 1 mil is just around the corner. Also was genuinely wondering if you ever thought of looking into esports.

[@julianwarmink7563]

Amazing video as always keep up the good work!

[@davelolable]

Amazing video, was gripped the entire time. Keep up the great work and congrats on 100k!

[@THENBASTORYTELLER]

Not sure how youtube is just letting me know about this channel. Amazing work!

[@michaelmackelvie]

Thank you!

[@gogeta_lp]

Your videos are just so relaxing. Always calm me down after a stressful day or week. Wish you the best

[@GalacticAstroparticles]

Also comparing the effects of crowds in European basketball games to NBA games (and the difference in celebration methods) would be an interesting social effect experiment.

[@shinybernard0455]

As an italian fan of soccer, first of all, congratulation for the 100k! You really deserve them for the quality you bring. I can tell you the home advantage in our sport is truly significant. Once I heard that when we play at home pitch, our brain triggers the primal instinct of defending our territory, releasing testosterone and adrenaline, making us more focused, aggressive and restistent to pain on the pitch

[@leafeeee]

May I just say, the editing in this video is impeccable ✨️

[@rbrzon]

This is top notch quality. The big boys will be calling for this talent soon. Keep this up Mike, it’s high level smart stuff.

[@thisguy8106]

Man. ...you hit it right on for me. Of all the games I played in.. i can still close my eyes and see my middle school gym. Can smell it. Remember exact shots and passes I made.. In a gym that no longer exists, in a town I haven't been to since I moved away in 8th grade in Dec of 2000. Sadly, even the high school that I moved to at that time, and went on to have many memories in as well, literally just opened a new gym this past October. Even though the gym it replaced was a new gym when I got there in Jan of 2001. Kinda sad to think about really.

[@ZamirMubashir]

This is such great content, it feels criminal watching it for free!

[@michaelherro2476]

Love watching ur stuff man, so high quality and so well directed. Keep ‘‘em coming 👍👍

[@XKloosyvv]

I wish I could give you a million likes and comments. Your channel truly is special.

[@TheEloka123]

Your videos are art. Pure quality, mental stimulation, emotion and magic. We thank you and your team

[@Joel-yp5ld]

You make the highest quality basketball content on KZbin, by far. Congrats on hitting 100k

[@pugsnhogz]

Analysis too cogent and reasonable; unsubscribed

[@seananthony7494]

Too unbiased, I don’t know who his favorite team is or what kind of narrative he’s trying to pull so I unsubscribed too.

[@HL-tg3sv]

I’m unsubscribing because he clearly has a passion for basketball, but he doesn’t let it overwhelm his technical analysis of the data - how annoying! 🙄

[@cameronmacpherson9915]

Bye

[@lmchankins]

I think something to address is the monotony of NBA arenas. Outside of jerseys and team colors, what's the difference between most NBA arenas? Most games are, win or lose, have no atmosphere.

[@alex82493]

I wonder if better construction techniques have also had an effect. It's well known that the Old TD Garden in Boston had a super wonky floor that the team took full advantage of. Dead spots, dips, etc. But now the floors should all be built the same you lose some of that advantage

[@coloneze]

👏👏Great video! Love the way you analyze and tell stories.

[@jchemtob1110]

Love your videos. Such great quality

[@EHeroClayman]

First, congrats on 100K. Well deserved with the quality content. Referees determining what's an infraction or not definitely explains some of factors. Someone in comments mentioned advancements in travel, lodging, and wellness for players. You could even add player skill or to put it eloquently, the players on the bench have gotten better. Can't hide liabilities without other teams exploiting that. Thought provoking topic and I agree Seattle needs a new basketball team.

[@alecsoran5815]

Amen brother. Home is something else. Congrats on 100k!

[@tommyefff]

The in-depth analysis and passion portrayed in your videos are unique and amazing ❤ it's something we seldom see nowadays👑👏👏👏

[@Bryanmoore11]

You deserve every view and every sub. Keep it up man

[@riccracc6547]

Gotta go to sleep 20 minutes later than i anticipated to catch this W of a video

[@lilhorsechoka]

14:54 so what you’re telling me is people discredit the bubble because… it was fair?

[@gamesjed]

This is the best sports channel on the site!

[@dawnfmEnthusiast]

Been waiting on a new video to drop 💯💯💯💯💯

[@Philboh8]

Weirdly enough, some of the best performances i ever had were in neutral or away gyms. I think there was always sort of an overcompensating factor. Sort of like "we dont have the crowd so i need to be the intimidator"

[@jtcollins2112]

Good ole days of WHS hoops. Nice video! Love the content.

[@kristaw5770]

Criminal that you don’t have more subscribers. Great quality in every video🏀

[@banan9377]

It's a big day when a new video gets uploaded. I have a thought recently that's kinda related to the "passing on passing" video before, "is dribbling inefficient?" My reasonings are: 1. The ball is always faster than any player running. 2. Moving without the ball is easier and faster than moving with the ball. 3.Less dribbling naturally leads to more passing which based on your previous video is a hidden gem. Given these, it seems to me that a dribble move to get past a defender can be instead replaced by a pass and then an offball cut, you get more options and usually the defender relaxes even a bit when the ball is not on you so an offball cut could open temporary gaps in defense that a defender locked in on a ball handler wouldn't have. I know that there's already a college team that dribbles much less than average and instead focuses on passing and cutting so I think there might be something there.

[@jackmorrison8030]

I wait for the notifications for these videos dropping like people from Seattle wait for NBA to return.

[@Jeffaniel]

Aye bro keep all these positive comments in mind this is good stuff man waitin for every video💯

[@rokster1126]

I literally did dissertation on this topic. Quite interesting to see someone else explore this topic

[@emsan3684]

ur content is beyond 🔥

[@CountFisco]

This channel produces the type of videos you want to find the perfect sitting position and snacks before clicking on. Keep it up brother An aside - 1950s Scott Foster would probably have caused a 5th Geneva convention

[@justinking3558]

Absolute cinema. Love the videos

[@bogusphone8000]

Back when I played in a couple of leagues, there were gyms that absolutely destroyed shooting percentages. Traveling teams would enter these gyms and the best players would lose 5-10%. Something about the layout, the lighting, whatever it was, it was dramatic and obvious that those gyms messed with depth perception. I remember years ago that players talked about how playing in LA and New York was disruptive due to the "stage" lighting. So, I believe that as the atmosphere and similarity of arenas in the modern age has diminished the variables and their impacts have waned. Travel has improved. Lodging has improved. Personnel management has improved. With all of these improvements, the delta between home and away has shrunk considerably. Now, to this specific video, very well done!

[@kinkroze]

Great story telling! ❤

[@arjunnarang3035]

Your combo of data science and sports always makes my day!

[@Dnzo09]

Top tier basketball content. Keep it up my guy 🎉❤

[@keyspiderhole]

Crazy u deserve at least a mil for this beutiflul content

[@mrbuckbuck]

Great content once more. No wondering you got up to 100K so quickly. A question emerge: Where have you been all these years up until now?

[@nrkgalt]

There is also the construction of new and more luxurious arenas. The Celtics almost certainly had an advantage with the old Boston Garden being run down. And travel is less arduous with some teams now owning their own private jets.

[@abdalhadifitouri131]

Great production value here

[@eleonarcrimson858]

It is probably because in middle school and high school, it was more of a hobby. So you are more affected by people's noises. But when you become an amateur or a pro, you start to tune out those noises to concentrate on the game. Great video!

[@stefankatsarov5806]

The noise is less when you are a pro in the NBA tho. Look at Europe where its the opposite.

[@eleonarcrimson858]

@@stefankatsarov5806 I mean UEFA remove the away goals too. They know that shit is not as influential as it was back in the day.

[@aquilabamigbade3473]

@@eleonarcrimson858That wasn’t the reason they took out the away goal lol. Teams intentionally played extremely negative football during the 2nd leg of most games and also it was a rule that really didn’t make a lot of sense anyway. The home side advantage is still very prominent in football. Take the premier league for example.

[@eleonarcrimson858]

@@aquilabamigbade3473 first teams change the way they play based on the state of the game. For example, you are up a goal on your opponent, you can sit back and absorb pressure against better teams. It isnt because its a second leg that you would do this. It happens in minutes sometimes. And also the premier league's home advantage is also not as influential as it used to be. United for example, a fairly average team, has 10 wins at home and 8 wins away.

[@CTEagleCeltic]

My Boston Celtics have been a home/away anomaly… I think the post season pressure to win affected guys the last few seasons. Thanks for confirming it’s the Refs… saw my Celtics have a 1 FT game this season, at home… glad we ended up on the right side of the script.