Atticus O'Brien-Pappalardo

Expertise:
NBA, Basketball
Education:
Union College
Location:
New York, New York

Experience

Atticus Pappalardo covers the NBA for Heavy.com.

He is a data analyst and basketball fanatic who is passionate about letting numbers tell a story. His NBA data visualizations can be found on X @AOP_NBA.

 

Education

Atticus O'Brien-Pappalardo graduated from Union College in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a minor in English.

Latest Articles From Atticus O'Brien-Pappalardo

  • Grant Williams ‘Rubbed a Lot of People the Wrong Way’ in Dallas: Report

    According to a report, Grant Williams "rubbed a lot of people the wrong way" in Dallas, leading to his trade to Charlotte.

  • Oklahoma City Thunder Trade for Former All-Star

  • Philadelphia 76ers Linked to Former All-NBA Wing: Report

  • New Orleans Pelicans ‘Very Much in Play’ for Former All-Star: Report

  • Could This Former All-Star Guard End Up With the Brooklyn Nets?

  • Possible Timetable Revealed for Joel Embiid’s Return After Surgery

    A timetable for the possible return of last year's MVP, Joel Embiid, following a left meniscus procedure has been revealed.

  • Proposed Trade Sends Former All-NBA Center to the Houston Rockets

  • Kelly Olynyk Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams

  • Detroit Pistons Linked to $39 Million Forward: Report

  • Proposed Trade Sends $22.5 Million Guard to the 76ers

  • A Deep Dive Into Isolation Stats to Find the NBA’s Best Iso Players

    Looking into isolation stats over the last nine years to find out who the best iso players are in the NBA today.

  • Jalen Brunson’s Historic Month, Doncic’s 73: NBA January in Review

  • Malcolm Brogdon Takes Subtle Shot at Celtics, Wants to Stay in Portland

  • Rockets Were Prepared to Trade Multiple 1st-Rounders for Mikal Bridges: Report

  • Expected Return Date Revealed for Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton

  • Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Erupts on Refs After 107-101 Win

  • Analyzing Kyle Kuzma’s Fit With the Dallas Mavericks

  • Suns Fall to Magic Despite Devin Booker’s Offensive Greatness

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Tops Heavy’s List of Best NBA Contracts

  • Alperen Şengün’s Playmaking & the Evolution of the NBA Center

    Alperen Şengün is flourishing in Houston. His elite play serves as an example for how much the Center position has evolved.

  • The OKC Thunder Desperately Need Help in One Area; Who Can Provide It for Them?