This was a really interesting panel, which felt genuine and easy going at the same time. Some of the best GMs in the league share their insights on how to manage a team, decision making, how to manage personnel, talent vs fit, and a lot more. It is really interesting to see the different ways each of the GM's approach their job, and what they value the most. Personally i liked the leadership philosophies of Bob Myers(Warriors GM) and Don Nelson (Mavs GM). Seem like both of them value personal relationships a lot. D Morey sometimes focuses too much on analytics and his system which comes of as being too calculating, That isn't the best trait for personal relationships, that are essential to team success. He even talks about saying the right thing to the team wing as a "series of decisions" he has to make, because the wrong words can mean that he wont play his best. People are not stupid, and realize when someone is being genuine. Bob Myers seems like he is a good balance of being both calculating and having great personal relationship. D Morey can you take a few pointers from him? lol. Still love D Morey, we are lucky to have him for sure, its really hard to not sink and continue to be competitive. Maybe his approach is best suited for our team, or can he take a few pointers from the other GMs to even out the rough edges in his leadership approach?
This is ironic and wrong because one of the main reasons Iggy wanted to come to the Rockets was because how DM and the Rockets treated their players.
Right, but is there a difference in being nice because its the pragmatic thing to do, or because there is genuine concern and great individual relationships? Also, is he to confident about his system to where he can't see its flaws? CP3 did not take one mid-range his first game with us (something he is elite at), James Harden had a beautiful mid range stop and pop which he barely used last year.
D Morey is a great GM, but when he is in a panel with other great GMs, he can see certain things other GMs are good at that he can adopt himself.
- According to Iggy, there was genuine concern when he answered Harden's call - According to all the players on the Rockets that weren't butt hurt because we tried to trade them or did trade them, they all enjoy their relationship with our front office. - According to all the people who are actually associated with the Rockets, Morey does not determine how we play the game; MDA and the players do. Morey will provide suggestions and info based on his data, but it is up to the coach and players how they want to implement it. - I don't think CP3 shot any midrange shots, because he never had to. If they took away all his options and left him only with the midrange, he would probably shoot it all day long. - As far as why James Harden didn't shoot his midrange last season, I have no idea.
First of all, everyone of the men on the panel other than possible Demps was posturing. They said what they said and how they said it for a reason. As for Daryl Morey and the human side and relationships. He has had very strong relationships with most of his best players and is well liked. He has had most of the same people working for him for years. I am not worried with the personal/relationship side of the equation with Morey. As far as his comments about a wing defender, his whole point was that you have to realize it is a human sport and relationships matter. Every successful leader or businessman knows to approach someone in a way that will lead to success. That is all he was talking about.
Well considering the Rockets have tweaked their system numerous times over the years, it is pretty clear that he is quite capable of seeing flaws in it. Do you know what Chris Paul is better at than mid range jumpers? Driving to the basket and shooting assisted 3's. He was in the entire NBA in making assisted 3's. The Rockets don't really have a "system" either. They are not married to any single shot. If the Rockets are guarded on the perimeter they gladly go to the line and score in the paint. Last, being careful how you word criticism to someone doesn't mean you don't have a strong relationship or don't care about a person. What it does show is that he actually knows his players and how to approach them and talk to them. Some people need blunt confrontation, others need dialogue, others need positives pointed out first.
Everything in life is tradeoffs. Morey is a highly rational analyst. That means he makes smart decisions by thinking with his head when others might rely on their heart. But it comes at a price: He's not going to be as solid at others at personal relationships, at least on the job. Every player must know this. A Patrick Beverley may do all the right things and be the team leader James Harden can't be, but he knows Morey will ship him out the moment a Chris Paul becomes available. It's just business.
Some additional proof of Morey having a good relationship with players: - Ryan Anderson stated Morey kept in touch with him through the Melo situation - With one of our new FA's (forgot which one, might be PJ), they mentioned one of the reasons they joined was because Ariza and Harden have both spoken highly about our management, meaning Morey - Beverley has always been clear he loves Rockets management because we gave him a chance and stood behind him
This is just really over blown. What makes you believe he doesn't have solid and strong personal relationships with some of his players or staff? For the most part the Rockets have made very few changes to their staff, and when changes have occurred it was usually ownership driven. Meyers can talk about his relationship with Steve Kerr all he wants. However it was Meyers and West that got rid of another coach, Mark Jackson after a very successful season. It was Meyers that moved main stay Andrew Bogut. As for dealing Patrick for Paul; there isn't a GM in the league, in the Rockets position that wouldn't have done the same. Kind of like Meyers moved guys to get the money for Durant. Daryl Morey still has a very strong relationship with Jeff VanGundy for example. At the end of the day all of these executives can wax poetically about relationships but it is a performance based business. Daryl Morey is fine at building relationships.
Chris Paul mentioned the transparency here too. Also gave Morey a shoutout about his CBA knowledge. Morey is cutting edge. He’s taking away NY’s Broadway advantage by writing a musical himself, luring free agents who aspire to be singers with iPads and and a spot in his musical.
Was there ever a more obvious decision in the history of the world than getting rid of Mark Jackson? I'm amazed he still has a TV job.
i love how daryl is still bitter that he got the 14th pick 3 years in a row. he wanted to tank so badly and fix the system but looks like les needed to keep the value up because he was thinking $$$.
