As a Chicago-born data analyst who sees basketball as both art and algorithm, I’ve spent years decoding what really moves champions: trust, rhythm, and unspoken chemistry. Jalen and I don’t just play together—we think in the same code. This isn’t fan fiction; it’s real-time analytics wrapped in neon-tinted visuals. Here are the 3 defensive efficiency metrics no one’s modeling—but every win proves it. We didn’t just earn points; we built systems.