Dimitrije Curcic

Dimitrije Curcic

Dimitrije Curcic has been playing basketball for over 22 years. Like Manu Ginobili, he’s a left-hander whose moves led him to a better career-shooting percentage than the Argentine himself. After playing professionally for 10 years, Dimitrije moved to coaching for two seasons before he became a basketball statistician for StatScore, and FanSided contributor for the San Antonio Spurs. Dimitrije loves to tell hoop stories through numbers and graphics and has been featured on Fansided, FiveThirtyEight, Eurohoops, and TalkBasket among the others.


Articles

Olympic Basketball: Expert Predictions and Aftermath
Olympic Basketball: Expert Predictions and Aftermath

After an unpredictable 2019 World Cup in China, we decided to once again gather the opinions of top basketball journalists for the Olympic tournament in Tokyo. 83 basketball journalists and analysts a[…]

Female athletes are invisible to fans (2,117 people survey)
Female athletes are invisible to fans (2,117 people survey)

RunRepeat, in partnership with Beyond Sport, surveyed 2,117 people about their role models in sports. Our hypothesis was that historical media dominance and promotion of male athletes will result in m[…]

Gloomy Future for Domestic Players in EuroLeague
Gloomy Future for Domestic Players in EuroLeague

After analyzing the influence and continued growth of American players in the EuroLeague, we decided to look at the evolution of domestic players in the highest European basketball competition. We ana[…]

Unexpected Benefits of the NBA Bubble [injury analysis]
Unexpected Benefits of the NBA Bubble [injury analysis]

172 games were played in the Orland bubble, 89 seeding, and 83 playoff games. We analyzed the first 89 games of each of the past 5 seasons (corresponding with 89 bubble seeding games), along with 5 pr[…]

"American" EuroLeague: 119% more USA players after 20 seasons
"American" EuroLeague: 119% more USA players after 20 seasons

We analyzed 2,581 players from 85 Euroleague teams from 2000-01 to 2019-20 season. The focus was on players from the USA, and their continued growth over the years. Summary: USA players dominate the E[…]

82 Stats on Dunks in the NBA
82 Stats on Dunks in the NBA

"I always used slam-dunking as a tool for intimidation." - Dominique Wilkins The purpose of this page is to provide detailed stats about dunks in the NBA league. Feel free to use this information as l[…]

FIBA WC 2019 Quarterfinals - Visualized
FIBA WC 2019 Quarterfinals - Visualized

We decided to dive into statistics and create visual head-to-head comparisons of the World Cup quarterfinalists. Radar charts are created for easier H2H comparison of the opposing teams through offens[…]

FIBA World Cup 2019 - Journalist Roundup
FIBA World Cup 2019 - Journalist Roundup

We conducted a 7-day survey among journalists from 32 countries participating in the basketball World Cup. The journalists gave us answers to 12 questions regarding team and individual performances on[…]

NBA salaries analysis (1991-2022)
NBA salaries analysis (1991-2022)

We spent 3 months collecting and analyzing 15,161 NBA salaries of 2,516 NBA players from 1990-91 to 2021-22 season. The research presents the most comprehensive analysis of salaries in the NBA league.[…]

NBA Team Values Analysis
NBA Team Values Analysis

In 2022, the value of NBA teams is $74.4 billion in total. Even though the Covid-19 outbreak affected the league by reducing the league's revenue by 19%, NBA teams' value increased by 11.7%. We analyz[…]

Shortest vs Tallest NBA Player -Dive Into the Extremes of the NBA
Shortest vs Tallest NBA Player -Dive Into the Extremes of the NBA

Will you have a better playing career if you are the shortest or tallest NBA player? It seems logical that the game played "above the rim" should be more suitable for the "giants". However, we did an[…]

150 Basketball Movies - the Ultimate Guide
150 Basketball Movies - the Ultimate Guide

"Basketball is like poetry in motion; cross the guy to the left, take him back to the right, he's fallin back, then just J right in his face. Then you look at him and say, "What?" " - Jesus Shuttleswo[…]

The Most Popular Euroleague Teams
The Most Popular Euroleague Teams

Summary: Fans of Euroleague teams fill 68% of their arenas capacities on average Only 2 teams (Zalgiris and Maccabi) gather more than 90% of their arena's capacity 7 teams in total have above the aver[…]

70 Years of Height Evolution in the NBA [4,504 players analyzed]
70 Years of Height Evolution in the NBA [4,504 players analyzed]

“You can’t teach height” - Red Auerbach We spent 2 months analyzing 24,841 records of 4,504 NBA players during 69 NBA seasons in order to show how the game of basketball evolved thro[…]

Guides

High-top vs. Low-top Basketball Shoes
High-top vs. Low-top Basketball Shoes

After spending over 100 hours summarizing 30 scientific studies and analyzing over 450 models from RunRepeat’s shoe database, we’re delivering an ultimate guide that will answer all of you[…]

Best new basketball shoes
Best new basketball shoes

If you want the latest releases of Nike, Converse, Adidas, or Under Armour, you come to the right place. In this special collection, we’ve rounded up and tested the best new basketball shoes out[…]

Best expensive basketball shoes
Best expensive basketball shoes

These are the pretty expensive basketball shoes worn by NBA Legends, past and present, as well as trendsetters. To justify their hefty price, these models are much better equipped when it comes to tra[…]

Best Nike Kyrie basketball shoes
Best Nike Kyrie basketball shoes

Known for his incredible handles, fast cuts, and stopping in a flash, the Nike Kyrie signature basketball shoes are perfect for speedy guards and catch-and-shoot players. To support your explosive mov[…]

Best Converse basketball shoes
Best Converse basketball shoes

Founded over a century ago, Converse has experienced a recent renaissance in the basketball world with the introduction of new All-Star models. Nearly as old as the Basketball game itself, the first e[…]

Best cheap Nike basketball shoes
Best cheap Nike basketball shoes

Nike is second to none when it comes to popularity and dominance in the basketball shoe market. To further widen their reach, they release signature shoes of LeBron, Kyrie, Kobe, and KD at lower price[…]

Best New Balance basketball shoes
Best New Balance basketball shoes

The limited (high-quality) lineup of New Balance basketball shoes is perfect for players who can do it all. Instead of saturating the market with a good quantity of basketball footwear, the NB brand o[…]

Best Michael Jordan basketball shoes
Best Michael Jordan basketball shoes

Step into Michael Jordan’s world where you’ll get a boundless source of confidence in your game. As one of the most successful basketball brands in history, the iconic Jordan signature sho[…]

Best Stephen Curry basketball shoes
Best Stephen Curry basketball shoes

The signing of Stephen Curry in 2013 by Under Armour makes the brand one of the most popular in the basketball world. Initially wearing UA Clutchfit Drive and Anatomix Spawn, the NBA legend finally re[…]

Best mid top basketball shoes
Best mid top basketball shoes

Mid-top shoes are a great option for all-around players. Lighter than a high top, yet slightly heavier than a low top, the mid-top or mid-cut basketball shoes offer more versatility, allowing you to s[…]

Best Reebok basketball shoes
Best Reebok basketball shoes

During its golden years, around the 80s and early 2000s, the Reebok brand was a true force to be reckoned with when it came to basketball shoes and athletic and lifestyle footwear. Although they curre[…]

Best Nike high top basketball shoes
Best Nike high top basketball shoes

High-top basketball shoes provide maximum stability and ankle support. However, this design also adds more weight to the shoe. If you want a lighter model, the mid-cut or low-top variations are a bett[…]

Best Nike low top basketball shoes
Best Nike low top basketball shoes

The Nike brand is the undisputed king of basketball shoes. In fact, more than 80% of the professional players playing in the NBA today are wearing Nike shoes, with legendary names like Lebron James, K[…]

Best basketball shoes for ankle support
Best basketball shoes for ankle support

Support is an important part of every basketball shoe. When a lockdown isn't so secure, sprints become wobbly, shots are unstable, and the whole game just crumbles. Hence, sports shoemakers like Nike[…]

Best outdoor basketball shoes
Best outdoor basketball shoes

Basketball is largely an indoor sport. Officially, it is played on well-maintained hardwood courts. Because of this, brands like Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas often produce basketball shoes that are[…]

Best Jordan basketball shoes
Best Jordan basketball shoes

Michael Jordan was a Nike athlete until he became too much to handle and the name "Jordan" became a brand of its own. Now a separately operated company, the Jordan brand keeps on producing the illustr[…]

Best PUMA basketball shoes
Best PUMA basketball shoes

Nike (together with its subsidiary Jordan) and Adidas have long been the most dominant players in the basketball shoe market. However, this did not stop PUMA from re-entering the game in 2018 after ar[…]

Best Air Jordans
Best Air Jordans

No matter what generation you belong to, basketball is still Michael Jordan; and Michael Jordan is basketball. He is that legendary. He is that influential. Given all that, it should not surprise anyo[…]

Best Under Armour basketball shoes
Best Under Armour basketball shoes

For many years, Under Armour has been a household name when it comes to sports apparel. They produce merchandise of different kinds, including basketball shoes. UA Basketball enjoys success even with[…]

Best high top basketball shoes
Best high top basketball shoes

High-top basketball shoes are the first thing that comes to mind when conversations go into hooping. After all, the iconic Chuck Taylors, which are among the first shoes produced for basketball, were[…]

Best kevin Durant (KD) shoes
Best kevin Durant (KD) shoes

Kevin Durant is undoubtedly one of the most dominant players in the NBA. He is rightfully sponsored by the sports giant Nike. He stands there with the likes of LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and the late[…]

Best Adidas basketball shoes
Best Adidas basketball shoes

Adidas is a trusted brand when it comes to sportswear. The Three Stripes’ basketball shoes and other apparel always go neck to neck with the competing Nike products. Basketball, on the other han[…]

Best Kobe shoes
Best Kobe shoes

If you are Kobe Bryant, not even retirement or death can stop your shoes from saturating the market. Up to this day, the best Kobe shoes are still being sold like pancakes by both online and offline r[…]

Best Nike Lebron basketball shoes
Best Nike Lebron basketball shoes

LeBron James isn’t called ‘The King’ for nothing. His signature basketball shoes dominate the market as much as he dominates the court. With lots of LeBron models available on the ma[…]

Best Nike basketball shoes
Best Nike basketball shoes

When it comes to sports footwear, Nike leads. This holds true even in performance basketball where the brand and its subsidiary Jordan hold more than 80% of the market. This makes quite an extensive r[…]

Best cheap basketball shoes
Best cheap basketball shoes

Getting more for less is always appealing. Because of this, brands such as Adidas, Under Armour, and even industry leader Nike make cheap basketball shoes available for everyone. We have tested and re[…]

Best low top basketball shoes
Best low top basketball shoes

Basketball shoes are often said to be better off as high tops because the high collar is there for more stability. However, scientific evidence does not support this notion. Low-top basketball shoes a[…]

Best basketball shoes
Best basketball shoes

Basketball is a combination of running, jumping, quick stops, and abrupt direction changes. Regular trainers can support some of these movements, but only the right basketball shoes support them all.[…]

Lab tests and in-depth reviews

Nike Ja 1
87
Great!
Nike Lebron NXXT GEN
91
Superb!
Nike Cosmic Unity 3
78
Decent!
Adidas Harden Vol. 7
92
Superb!
Under Armour Lockdown 6
85
Good!
Nike Air Deldon
74
Bad!
Nike Lebron Witness 7
90
Superb!
Under Armour Curry 10
85
Good!
Nike Air Max Impact 4
81
Good!
PUMA MB.02
91
Superb!
Nike Lebron 20
94
Superb!
Nike Zoom Freak 4
89
Great!
Nike Cosmic Unity 2
84
Good!
Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut 2
81
Good!
PUMA TRC Blaze Court
67
Bad!
PUMA Rise Nitro
85
Good!
Nike Precision 6
82
Good!
Jordan Luka 1
89
Great!
Adidas Harden Stepback 3
87
Great!
Nike Giannis Immortality 2
84
Good!
Jordan Zion 2
91
Superb!
Nike KD 15
92
Superb!
Adidas Dame 8
90
Superb!
PUMA Court Rider
84
Good!
Adidas Dame 7
90
Superb!

Who should buy the Adidas Dame 7 The Adidas Dame 7 is for: Signature shoe hunters on a budget Shifty players Outdoor hoopers Who should NOT buy the shoe The Dame 7 is not for you if you are heavier an[…]

Nike Lebron 18
86
Great!

Who should buy the Nike LeBron 18 The Nike LeBron 18 is good for: heavier players who need supreme cushioning players who do not engage much in quick direction changes and lateral movements Who should[…]

Nike LeBron 17
89
Great!

The verdict from 13 experts and 100+ users Experts are cautious because the shoe just performs inconsistently overall. They say that they “look forward to taking them off” after a game and[…]

Reebok Question Mid
84
Good!
Reebok Shaq Attaq
85
Good!

Reviews

Nike G.T. Jump 2
90
Superb!

True to its name, the Nike G.T. Jump 2 is indeed a shoe that understands the demands of each jump. Its midsole gives back the power that fuels takeoffs and absorbs impact upon landing. For players who[…]

Jordan Luka 2
86
Great!

All things considered, the Jordan Luka 2 is indeed a worthy upgrade from the Luka 1. Swifter guards are going to have the games of their lives in this shoe because of the energy return and comfort tha[…]

Nike Sabrina 1
86
Great!

WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu's first signature release is a well-received one from Nike. Basketball players and fans can't help but compare it with other signature kicks that are this year, and they hail[…]

Jordan Why Not .6
84
Good!

The Jordan Why Not .6 carries over the strong points of the previous version and fixes whatever were wrong with it. This shoe is for players who run up and down the court, do a lot of rebounds, and ev[…]

Jordan Tatum 1
88
Great!

As the first signature shoe for Jason Tatum, the Jordan Tatum 1 is surely making positive waves throughout the balling world. Generally, it does not disappoint the relatively high expectations that ma[…]

Adidas Agent Gil Restomod
90
Superb!

The Adidas Agent Gil Restomod offers the best of both worlds: it performs so well while also looking so good. It's for you if you want to do other things after a game, and changing shoes is too much o[…]

Adidas BYW Select
86
Great!

The Adidas BYW Select is a non-signature shoe that brings with it a more generic appeal. The continued patronage of a diverse audience demonstrates its capacity to satisfactorily meet varying demands.[…]

Adidas Ownthegame
81
Good!

The Adidas Ownthegame basketball shoes get the job done, there should be no question about this by now. This pair of kicks just deliver on generally important aspects that wearers start using their Ow[…]

Converse All Star BB Prototype CX
84
Good!

Though not as hyped as basketball shoes from Nike, Jordan, and Adidas, the Converse All-Star BB Prototype CX is not to be shunned when it comes to performance. A good number of wearers are pleasantly[…]

Adidas Dame Certified
85
Good!

Damian Lillard finally has a budget signature shoe, and it's making really good impressions. Besides the obvious pull of its affordability, the shoe is also able to attract a considerable following be[…]

New Balance Fresh Foam BB
76
Decent!

Having experienced the goodness of the New Balance Kawhi 2, many players have high expectations for what NB releases. Fortunately, the New Balance Fresh Foam BB does not disappoint them. This shoe mak[…]

Air Jordan 37 Low
79
Good!

Just like the Air Jordan XXXVII, the Air Jordan 37 Low is especially endearing to those who are lighter and quicker on their feet. This shoe suits players who love speedy runs and fine footwork, espec[…]

Nike Kyrie 8
76
Decent!

Kyrie Irving's line may have come to an end, but it is doing so with a loud bang through the Kyrie 8. This basketball shoe is what a guard wants to wear in a do-or-die game. It makes movements a lot f[…]

Nike Kyrie Infinity
87
Great!

The Kyrie Infinity is not free from controversy. Kyrie Irving himself trash-talked it while it was still in the works. However, it appears that whatever issues were in the prototype have already been[…]

New Balance TWO WXY V3
86
Great!

A lot of things worked well for the New Balance TWO WXY V3, and it is now regarded as the best offer that ever came out from the TWO WXY line. It is such a joy to play in, and the fact that it's avail[…]

Jordan One Take 4
89
Great!

Russell Westbrook's budget line is still on a roll with the release of the Jordan One Take 4. This model carries over the good points of the previous versions and adds still a bit more. The result is[…]

PUMA Stewie 1
88
Great!

It's not too frequent that stars from the WNBA get signature shoes of their own; that's why when Breanna Stewart gets her Stewie 1 from PUMA, the hype was definitely there. Now, is the shoe worth all[…]

Nike Kyrie Flytrap 6
83
Good!

Kyrie Irving is famous for his beastly footwork on the court, so it should come as no surprise that the Kyrie Flytrap 6 supports complicated moves. It is low-to-the-ground and is quite big on support.[…]

Adidas Trae Young 2
77
Decent!

The Adidas Trae Young 2 is arguably better than the one that came before it, and this makes it a shoe that is definitely worth buying. Those who want to make the best out of their purchases are going[…]

Adidas D.O.N. Issue #4
85
Good!

The Adidas D.O.N. Issue #4 is definitely not a disappointing shoe. It delivers comfort while allowing its wearer to gain more control over their movements as they sprint toward the basket. Money spent[…]