The inflation of a player's per-game statistics as caused by the particular style or system of the coach they are playing for. See: D'Antoni, Mike.
Hasheem Thabeet is pretty high on people's draft boards, but Jim Calhoun's defensive system has caused D'Inflation of his block numbers.
by sportsfreak April 01, 2009
In sports, the inflation of a player's per-game statistics as caused by a particular style or system of the coach they are playing for. See: D'Antoni, Mike
"The only reason he averaged 24 points and 10 assists is because of Don Nelson's offensive scheme. His numbers were a result of shameless D'inflation."
by Sports Guy Fan April 01, 2009