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Hi, I’m Aodong Liu, a PhD candidate in theoretical chemistry at the University of Washington. You can learn more about what I do here This is my personal blog. On this site I’ll share a mix of things
Stranger Stats #6: Bro Drove 5.5 Hours After Being Traded and Dropped a Career High! A Look at Career-High Performances in Debuts
NBA trade deadline chaos always brings excitement around the league, and this past 2026 deadline was no exception. Beyond the blockbuster moves that dominated all the headlines, one story stood out to
Stranger Stats #5: The Buzz in January: A Recap of the Hornets’ Historic Month
As a NBA fan, I will have to admit that I rarely think about the Charlotte Hornets. To me, they always seem to be that team who is forever rebuilding. Each year they have high draft pick players, who
Stranger Stats #4: Too Young, Too Simple? Breaking Down the Youngest NBA Records Nobody Wants
Earlier this month, on January 7th, 2026, Ayden Heaven of Manchester United scored an own goal off an unfortunate deflection against Burnley, making him the youngest ever to score an Premier League ow
Stranger Stats #3: He Shot 0/17 In an NBA Game, and 30 Years Later His Son Shot 0/12?
While watching Lakers vs. Bucks on the night of January 15, 2026, I witnessed two rough shooting lines unfold in real time: Kevin Porter Jr. went 0-for-8 for the Bucks, and Gabe Vincent finished 0-for
Stranger Stats #2: LeBron Never Recorded His Career-Average Game (27/7/7), But Who Has?
This might be one of the NBA’s most famous statistical trivia: LeBron James has averaged 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists over his career — yet he has never once recorded a single game that match