Alright, so I wanted to keep better track of how Middleton was doing, you know, game by game. So I decided to create a “game log” for him. Nothing fancy, just something to jot down his stats and maybe a quick thought or two after each game.
First, I had to figure out where to keep this log. I thought about a few options:
- A physical notebook: Classic, but I’m terrible at keeping track of notebooks.
- A spreadsheet: Probably the most practical, but felt a little… sterile.
- A simple text document: Easy, but might get messy over time.
I ended up going with the spreadsheet, mainly because I figured I could do some simple calculations with it later if I wanted to. Plus, I can access it from my phone or computer, which is a big plus.
Next, I started setting up the spreadsheet. The columns were pretty straightforward:
- Date
- Opponent
- Minutes Played
- Points
- Rebounds
- Assists
- Steals
- Blocks
- Turnovers
- Field Goal %
- Three-Point %
- Free Throw %
- Notes
The Process
So, after game one, I opened up the spreadsheet and started filling it in. I grabbed the stats from one website, and it had everything I needed. Typed in the date, the opponent, and then went down the list of stats. For the “Notes” section, I just wrote a quick sentence or two about how I thought he played. Something like, “Looked a little hesitant tonight, but hit a big three in the fourth.” Nothing too deep.
I kept doing that, game after game. It was actually kind of fun, and it made me pay even more attention to his game. It also help me keep track of how he’s been doing over time. The data are all there.
It’s not perfect, and it’s definitely not some super-advanced statistical analysis. But it’s been a really helpful way for me to keep track of Middleton’s performance, and it’s made watching the games even more enjoyable. I might even add some more columns later, like maybe plus/minus or something. We’ll see!
