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我一直認為，數據與影片分析，不是現代籃球的奢侈品，而是基本配備。

如果你不做數據和比賽影片分析，就別說你想變強。

在國外，大部份的球隊（尤其是職業隊和國家隊）都有專人負責數據與影片分析。但在馬來西亞？連國家隊都沒有一位專職的數據和影片分析師。

這不是技術差距。這也不僅僅是資源的問題。這是一種文化差距——因為即使有工具，我們通常也不夠重視數據和影片分析，無法將其作為我們系統的一部分。

上週，一位朋友在 Threads 分享他分析大馬 U20 發展聯盟一名球員的心得。他只看了幾場比賽，就發現一個驚人的事實：

該球員 80% 的得分，全都來自同一個位置：籃框右側的低位背身單打。

他不會用左手、沒有外線，也沒有變招，卻每場都能輕鬆得分。

沒人做出針對性防守。

朋友忍不住問：「是沒有人看過他的影片嗎？」

老實說，我一點也不意外。

數據漂亮，不代表你真的影響比賽

這就是 box score 的盲點：它告訴你 發生了什麼，卻無法解釋 為什麼會發生。

一名球員得了 20 分，乍看很猛。但：

• 是關鍵時刻得分，還是垃圾時間刷數據？
• 是幫助球隊流暢運轉，還是讓進攻卡住？
• 是靠自己創造出手機會，還是靠對手漏防？

這些，只有影片能回答。

影片讓你看到節奏、閱讀、防守輪轉、選擇判斷。你會發現：

• 數據普通的控衛，卻總是做對選擇
• 命中率不高的前鋒，總能準時補防
• 所謂的「得分王」，其實是靠漏洞吃分，沒人盯防

影片揭示真相，也揭穿假象。

Austin Rivers 講過一句很實在的話

這不只是馬來西亞的問題。

Austin Rivers 曾在 podcast 上坦言：

他承認自己以前也是那樣。直到某次比賽後搭飛機，他打開筆電想看電影。坐他旁邊的 Chris Paul，打開的是 Synergy。

整段航程，CP3 一直在看影片分析、研究戰術、準備下一場比賽。

那一刻 Rivers 恍然大悟：

Steph Curry 熟記場上每一套戰術，Draymond Green 就像是象棋大師，總是知道對手的下一步。他們不是靠感覺打球，是靠準備與理解。

真正的分水嶺，不是資源，而是心態

有人會說：「我們沒錢請影片分析師。」

但現在是 2025 年，人人都有手機、筆電、免費剪輯軟體、Google Drive。

我們缺的不是工具，是主動。

我始終相信，馬來西亞有很多年輕人熱愛數據與影片分析。他們會剪輯、會做圖表，甚至會用 AI 工具。他們缺少的，只是一個進入體系的機會。

與其說「沒人才」，不如問：「我們有嘗試找過嗎？」

就拿日本 B3 來做例子吧，因為預算有限，他們很多球隊都是從大學找來數據或影片分析的實習生。

那為什麼我們不能做類似的嘗試呢？

不用等有預算才開始。從招募實習生、讓他們加入球隊幫忙剪片、紀錄數據、分析對手開始，讓他們一起成長。

這不只是壯大一支球隊，是打造一個生態系統。

Highlight 會說謊，影片不會

我們不能再說「這裡沒人做」。也不能一邊羨慕別人，一邊什麼都不改變。

從今天開始，有兩個實際的行動方向：

• 如果你是教練或管理層，請開始招募對數據與影片分析有興趣的年輕人，讓他們參與球隊運作，給他們一個學習與貢獻的機會。
• 如果你是球員，請養成習慣，完整看完自己的比賽影片，不只看 highlight，也要看你的移動、選擇與失誤。

而當你開始分析自己的比賽影片時，從這個簡單的練習開始：

• 寫下三個你做得不錯的地方
• 三個你做得不好的地方
• 一個你想改進的選擇或習慣

這不是回顧，是覺察。

因為：數據告訴你發生了什麼，影片讓你看見為什麼發生。

而真正的球員，永遠都在看見更多。

祝你有個美好的周末，保持每天持續進步的心態。我們下周再見！

— Jordan

🇬🇧 ENGLISH VERSION

Highlights Lie. Film Doesn’t.

I’ve long believed that data and film analysis are the baseline of modern basketball. Not a luxury. A baseline.

If you don’t watch game film, don’t say you want to improve.

In the U.S. and many higher-level programs overseas, most teams have dedicated staff for stats and video work.

But in Malaysia? Not even the national team has a proper data and video analyst.

That’s not a technology gap. And it’s not just about resources. It’s a culture gap — because even when tools are available, we often don’t value film analysis enough to make it part of our system.

That’s the real issue.

The U20 D-League Case

Last week, a friend posted on Threads after breaking down film on a U20 D League player. What he found was shocking:

80% of his points came from one spot: back-to-the-basket post-ups on the right block.

No left hand. No jumper. No counter moves.

Still dropped buckets. Every game.

No one adjusted. No one scouted him. So my friend asked:

Honestly? I’m not surprised.

Stats Look Good — Until You See the Context

This is the problem with box scores: they tell you what happened, but not why it happened.

A guy drops 20 points. Great. But:

• Was he scoring in garbage time?
• Was he disrupting the offense with poor reads?
• Or did he just feast on bad defense — and we called it skill?

Only film can answer those questions.

Film reveals the rhythm. The reads. And the decision-making. It shows:

• The average-looking point guard who always makes the right play
• The inefficient forward who always rotates on time
• The so-called star who racks up points because nobody’s guarding him hard

Film exposes truth. It also exposes lies.

Austin Rivers Said It. Plain and Painful.

This isn’t just a Malaysia problem. Austin Rivers said it straight on a podcast:

He admitted he used to be that guy. Until one day on a flight, he opened his laptop to watch movie… and Chris Paul — sitting next to him — opened Synergy.

For the whole flight, CP3 was studying film, breaking down plays, prepping for the next battle.

That was the moment Rivers realized:

Steph knows every play on the board. Draymond reads the game like a chess master. They don’t rely on guesswork. They prepare.

It’s Not About Resources. It’s About Attitude.

People always say, “We don’t have budget to hire video analysts.”

But in 2025, everyone has a phone, a laptop, free editing tools, Google Drive. What we lack isn’t tech — it’s initiative.

I truly believe there are many young Malaysians passionate about analytics and video. They know how to clip, chart, and break down film. What they lack is opportunity.

Instead of saying “we don’t have the people,” we should ask: “Have we even tried to find them?”

Take Japan B3 for example, many teams have roles like “video intern” or “analytics assistant.” Why can’t we?

Rather than waiting for funding to hire experts, teams can start by inviting interested students to contribute. Let them grow with the team. Let them build experience.

This isn’t just about strengthening a roster. It’s about building an ecosystem.

Highlight Can Lie. Film Never Does.

We can’t keep using “nobody does it here” as an excuse. We can’t keep admiring other countries while refusing to act.

From today onward, here’s the first step — and it comes in two parts:

• If you’re a coach or part of a team’s management, start recruiting young, passionate people who are eager to learn analytics and film. Bring them into your system. Train them. Empower them.
• If you’re a player, start building the habit of reviewing your own games. Not just highlights. Full, raw footage. Watch it all.

And when you do, start here:

• Write down three things you did well
• Three things you did poorly
• One decision or habit you want to improve next game

It’s a simple habit — but a powerful one.

You don’t need a coach to point it out. You just need to be honest with yourself.

Because: Data tells you what happened. Film helps you understand why.

And the real players? They’re the ones who choose to see more.

Have a great weekend and continue to grow. See you next week.

— Jordan

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