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Are analytics making pro sports less fun? Fans and analysts remain divided

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The provided evidence indicates that sports analytics discussions have evolved from a novelty in the 2011 movie 'Moneyball' to a mainstream concept where teams no longer find it surprising to use data for player evaluation. This shift suggests a significant cultural adoption of analytical methods in professional sports, moving beyond initial skepticism to routine application.

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• Professional sports teams now routinely utilize data to identify player value, a practice that was previously considered novel and surprising in the 2011 film 'Moneyball'.

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