At what point did Usage rate, plus and minus, and Per become so important in judging games?

[Standing on business]

what year did this happen

 

[Jplaya2023]

blame john hollinger

 

[Remote]

Stats analysis is helpful.
But it doesn't add any enjoyment to the game.

 

[Randoug]

when nerds started getting into fantasy sports

 

[Wiirdo]

They can be used to help further our understanding of basketball. Everything in moderation should be key though. The eye test still counts for something.