The Rockets picks last year where not typical Morey picks... or "safe bets." They were obviously going for higher ceiling types of players. Morris looked to have the ability coming out of college to be a gifted scorer at the 3, but a servieable 4. If the Rockets cared about fit, and his ability to affect wins this year they would have crushed his dreams of being an all-star SF and made him play the 4 like they did with Patterson. Im not saying the Rockets didnt miss out on a quality player in Leonard, or Faried for that matter. However, Im just trying to help you understand the angle in drafting the players that they did. -Look at Motiejunas as an example... you dont get much more high ceiling/gamble then that. I just dont think Morey put a huge emphasis on... this guy could plug this hole, and help us win now, if you know what I mean.
Actually spursslurper21, and its been said many times, Spurs HAVE USED quant analytics in their evaluations (Sam Presti former Spurs assistant GM?) How the heck you think the Spurs got Tony Parker? The Stephen Jackson shooting .374 and .286 threes sure can lift a team into championship contention.
ok I give you that, seems like spurs gm's number crushing calculators are more effective, though I'm sure Pop has the last say so. Bottom line, cannot measure success; a Tony Parker, Ginobili and Blair (late picks) outshine any Budinger,Patterson,Parsons etc...
