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Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Daryl Morey - Systems Thinking in Sports - [Invest Like the Best, REPLAY]

Jan 16, 2024
01:03:10
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In this episode, Daryl Morey, President of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers and pioneer of the analytics movement in basketball, talks about negotiation tactics, systems thinking, and hiring strategies in the basketball world. They also discuss the importance of identifying what you're optimizing for in sports, the need for a comeback mechanism in college football, and the value of struggle and independent thinking in shaping one's perspective.
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Quick takeaways

  • Basketball relies heavily on the skill of its top players, making their impact on the game significantly greater.
  • Acquiring a superstar player is crucial for teams aiming to compete for a championship, often leading to extreme measures like bold trades.

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Basketball as a Forever Game

Basketball is often described as a nearly perfect game due to its constant evolution and room for creativity. Unlike other sports, basketball relies heavily on the skill of its top players, making their impact on the game significantly greater. The sport's rapid pace, high skill spectrum, and mix of art and science make it appealing to both casual viewers and diehard fans. Additionally, the sport's combination of data analysis and strategic play allows for continuous improvement and presents opportunities to find undervalued assets within a team's system.

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