The Vertical Podcast with Woj: Daryl Morey
Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey joins Adrian Wojnarowski on The Vertical Podcast with Woj. Morey discusses the hiring of Mike D’Antoni and the reason Jeff Van Gundy never received a formal interview for the coaching job, the future of the Dwight Howard-James Harden partnership, and the Sam Hinkie era in Philadelphia. Morey discusses what promises to be a wild summer of free agency with the rising salary cap, and why he still believes the Rockets are a prime free-agent destination.
0:50: Morey’s childhood fandom of the Cavaliers.
1:50: The head-coach search and hiring Mike D’Antoni.
5:15: Why Jeff Van Gundy didn’t get an interview with the Rockets.
7:22: Working with D’Antoni to build the roster around his style of play.
9:20: James Harden’s input in the coaching search.
13:02: Dwight Howard’s future with the Rockets and his relationship with Harden.
19:00: The criticism that Morey doesn’t value chemistry.
21:21: Reshaping the roster without bottoming out for a high draft pick.
25:00: How Morey’s use of analytics has impacted his perception around the league.
31:37: Former Rockets assistant GM Sam Hinkie’s tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers.
37:32: The upcoming free-agency period with the skyrocketing salary cap.
41:34: Morey’s success with high-profile free agents and Houston being a destination for stars.
44:46: The different approaches to marketing and working with star players.
47:07: The evolution of the GM job in the NBA.
51:16: Morey’s preparation for the fast-moving free-agency period.
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