Daryl Morey talks Harden extension, Rockets with SI

joshuaao · Jul 30, 2016

Rob Mahoney got some pretty interesting quotes from Morey on Harden's extension, Ryan Anderson's role in the offense, and our potential injury woes.

On Harden:

It was a pretty easy analysis in that you need the top-tier player no matter what and you want to be able to signal to those players across the league that if you're in Houston, at any given moment, the team's always going to try to take care of you -- whether it be with money or a top team you're playing with."
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It's been talked about here before, but I think the goodwill this extension creates is the first step in fixing our image/perception around the league.
Ryan:

We really saw Ryan as the perfect spacing four in the league. Not only is he an elite shooter, he's got more game than that. There's a lot of switching in the league now, and he can attack the switches well. He's someone who's got a versatile offensive game.
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After watching Anderson's highlights, his arsenal of moves is really impressive and will be on full display both in iso situations and as Harden puts pressure on the defense, creates mismatches and sets up easy looks for him. Morey also touches on his defensive shortfalls, which you can't really sugarcoat (even if Morey tries to )

Full interview here:
http://www.si.com/nba/2016/07/28/james-harden-rockets-thunder-daryl-morey-mike-dantoni-eric-gordon

RESINator · Jul 30, 2016

So Hardens got you by the balls Maury. Screw the roleplayers.

smoothie · Jul 30, 2016

i'd be happier is ryno was our 4th or 5th option on offense, rather than our second.

a healthy dmo is so important to this team because his post game is worthy of being a second option that can also create for shooters.

jordnnnn · Jul 30, 2016

smoothie said: ↑

i'd be happier is ryno was our 4th or 5th option on offense, rather than our second.

a healthy dmo is so important to this team because his post game is worthy of being a second option that can also create for shooters.
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Meh I wouldn't be surprised if Clint, Gordon, Ariza and Anderson all average a similar number of attempts next season.

And if Dmo stays and stays healthy and gets back to playing like he did for that half season then he too will probably be in that jumble.

opticon · Jul 30, 2016

Interesting article. Another in treating tidbit is that DMO's name was not mentioned once. Corey Brewer and KJ McDaniels names were dropped I the article. Even Nene got some love.

I wonder if that omissions means some thing or nothing.

Mkieke · Jul 30, 2016

opticon said: ↑

Interesting article. Another in treating tidbit is that DMO's name was not mentioned once. Corey Brewer and KJ McDaniels names were dropped I the article. Even Nene got some love.

I wonder if that omissions means some thing or nothing.
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Morey may just not want to speak about a player that he's in open negotiations with.

don grahamleone · Jul 30, 2016

opticon said: ↑

Interesting article. Another in treating tidbit is that DMO's name was not mentioned once. Corey Brewer and KJ McDaniels names were dropped I the article. Even Nene got some love.

I wonder if that omissions means some thing or nothing.
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There may be rules about talking about a player who is currently restricted and still free to sign with other teams. Good overall article though, it adds calmer feel to the grand plans.

topfive · Jul 30, 2016

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So Hardens got you by the balls Maury. Screw the roleplayers.
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Yes, that's EXACTLY what that quote says. Great job of reading between the lines.
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