{"id":427515,"date":"2015-01-16T17:38:47","date_gmt":"2015-01-16T22:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=427515"},"modified":"2022-09-17T13:31:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T18:31:17","slug":"numbers-signature-debuts-boost-diminish-season-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/numbers-signature-debuts-boost-diminish-season-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"By The Numbers: Do Signature Debuts Boost or Diminish In-Season Statistics?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Within the past week we’ve seen two of the most intriguing young point guards within the NBA receive their very own signature models. First off, Under Armour and Stephen Curry unveiled the Under Armour Steph Curry 1 and then a few days later adidas and Damian Lillard celebrated the commencement of the adidas D Lillard 1. Despite both players being well entrenched within their respective career, it got me thinking… Are signature lines beneficial or damaging to a players statistics?<\/em> Now before you hit the “bruh”<\/em> button and come after me with slander, let’s take a peak at the stat tallies as we present\u00a0By The Numbers: Do Signature Debuts\u00a0Boost or Diminish In-Season Statistics?<\/strong>\u00a0To see more, flip through the pages below to get a detailed account of the before and after statistics of several players that have received their own signature model.<\/p>\n Model: Adidas D Lillard 1 Some may argue that the jury is still out on Lillard’s play after the announcement of his signature line, however, with increases in averages so far this season, it’s tough to argue against Lillard’s ascension. In addition to competing in a highly-competitive Western Conference, the Oakland-native has done enough to warrant a favorable verdict in his play improving after receiving his signature model.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Model: Under Armour Curry 1 Since the start of the 2014-2015 NBA season Stephen Curry has been a solid candidate for being the league’s MVP. With the Golden State Warriors having one of the league’s best records, Curry’s play has placed them amongst the NBA’s elite. Building upon that success, Curry and Under Armour unveiled the Under Armour Curry 1 that features a variety of innovative capabilities to boost performance functionality. However, while Curry’s statistics may be down ever-so slightly, there is plenty of season left for this dynamic scoring guard.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Model: Nike Kyrie 1Damian Lillard<\/h2>\n
\nYear Released: 2015
\nSeason Statistics Prior To Signature (’13-’14 Season): 20.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists
\nSeason Statistics Of\u00a0Signature Debut (’14-’15 Season): 22.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists<\/p>\nStephen Curry<\/h2>\n
\nYear Released: 2015
\nSeason Statistics Prior To Signature (’13-’14 Season): 24.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 8.5 assists
\nSeason Statistics of Signature Debut (’14-’15 Season): 23.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 8.0 assists<\/p>\nKyrie Irving<\/h2>\n
\nYear Released: 2014
\nSeason Statistics Prior To Signature (’13-’14 Season): 20.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists
\nSeason Statistics Of\u00a0Signature Debut (’14-’15 Season): 20.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists<\/p>\n