The Bill Simmons Podcast Daryl Morey on Ruining Basketball and the Surging Rockets, Plus Van Lathan and Rembert Browne on Nipsey Hussle's Legacy | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Apr 19, 2019
Daryl Morey, the innovative General Manager of the Houston Rockets, shares insights on the team's playoff momentum and James Harden's impressive development. He discusses the transformative impact of the three-point revolution and the analytical strategies reshaping basketball. Later, Van Lathan and Rembert Browne delve into the legacy of Nipsey Hussle, exploring his influence on cultural leaders and community upliftment. Their reflections on loss and the power of positive legacy resonate deeply, highlighting the importance of giving back.
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Rockets' Early Season Struggles
- Daryl Morey admits difficulty understanding the Rockets' early struggles this season.
- He cites personnel changes, injuries, and James Harden's improvement as factors.
Harden's MVP Caliber
- Bill Simmons asks if other players now consider James Harden the league's best.
- Morey confirms, citing Harden's player's poll win and the "deference he gets."
Unique Defensive Schemes on Harden
- Daryl Morey asks Bill Simmons if he has ever seen defenses play behind a player like they do with Harden.
- Simmons compares it to Jordan in the late 80s/early 90s, how teams designed full games around him.