NBA Player Analysis

Overview

NBA Player Analysis is a web application that allows users to compare the statistics, awards, and personal information of NBA players. Users can view career statistics, career progression graphs, player awards and information, and a featured comparison of the day.

Features

• Featured Comparison: Display a random featured comparison of the day.
• Smart (Ajax) Search: Implemented an intuitive search functionality using Ajax, allowing users to quickly and efficiently find players as they type. This feature provides real-time search results, enhancing the user experience by minimizing the need for page reloads and offering instant feedback.
• Career Progression Graphs: View the career progression of players in various stats.
• Dark Mode: Toggle between light and dark mode for a better viewing experience.
• Error Handling: Provides error messages for invalid player inputs.

Technologies Used

• Backend: Django
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Data: nba_api package for fetching player statistics and information
• Graphing: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Pandas
• Caching: Redis
• Web Scraping: Beautiful Soup for fetching additional player information

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/nba-player-comparison.git
   cd nba-player-comparison

2. Create a virtual environment and activate it:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set up your environment variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

   SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key
   DEBUG=True
   ALLOWED_HOSTS=localhost,127.0.0.1
   

Usage

1. Run the development server:

   python manage.py runserver

2. Open your browser and navigate to:

   http://127.0.0.1:8000
   

3. Compare NBA Players:

   • Use the autocomplete search bars to select two players.
   • Click the "Compare" button to see their stats, awards, and personal information.

4. Toggle Dark Mode:

   • Click the "Toggle Dark Mode" button to switch between light and dark themes.

Acknowledgements

• Icons:
  • Basketball jersey icons created by Nikita Golubev - Flaticon.