R/Ggplot2 Expert for NBA Analysis Project

Sports Data Analyst (R / ggplot2) Needed for NBA Team Performance Report & Presentation

Hi there!

I’m looking for an experienced data analyst with solid R programming and data visualization skills to complete a basketball performance analysis project. The focus is on the 2008-09 Los Angeles Lakers NBA season, using a provided dataset with about 35,000 rows of detailed game data.

What You'll Be Doing:
Import and clean the Lakers 2008-09 season dataset (CSV file provided)

Use ggplot2 to build a custom NBA half-court visual (with proper dimensions in feet)

Create shot visualizations (location, type, and outcome) for the Lakers team

Analyze and compare the shooting performance of the top 3 scorers

Identify the most effective shooter with clear justification using metrics, visuals, and statistics

Create a 2,500-word written report summarizing findings

Record a 6-minute video presentation with PowerPoint slides explaining the analysis

Skills Required:
Proficient in R programming

Skilled with ggplot2 and data visual storytelling

Experience in data wrangling / cleaning

Comfortable creating clear, visual reports and slide decks

Bonus: Familiarity with basketball or sports analytics

Deliverables:
PDF Report (approx. 2,500 words)

R Script File (.R) used for the analysis

PowerPoint Slides (used in the presentation)

Video Presentation (6 minutes, recorded via Zoom or similar)

Objective:
The goal is to present a visual and statistical analysis of the team’s shooting performance, with a special focus on court mapping, shot data, and top player profiles.

All data and basketball court measurement details will be provided. You’ll have full creative freedom to make the visuals clean, informative, and engaging.
Skills Required
Statistics
R Programming Language
Statistical Analysis
SPSS Statistics
Data Science