How Daryl Morey built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Daryl Morey is an American basketball executive, currently the president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. He's known for his data-driven approach to basketball, prioritizing three-point shots and layups, a strategy often called "Moreyball." His reliance on advanced analytics has influenced team building and game strategy in the NBA. Morey is a key figure in popularizing analytics in professional sports. He also co-founded the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, a leading event for sports analytics professionals and academics.
In 1992, Daryl Morey began his career at STATS, Inc., a sports data firm, where he adapted Bill James' Pythagorean expectation to basketball.
In 1993, Daryl Morey's "Modified Pythagorean Theorem" was first published in STATS Basketball Scoreboard.
In 2000, Daryl Morey worked at EY-Parthenon as a principal consultant, focusing on sports strategy.
In 2002, Daryl Morey left EY-Parthenon to become senior vice president of operations for the Boston Celtics.
On April 3, 2006, Daryl Morey was named the assistant general manager for the Houston Rockets.
On May 10, 2007, Daryl Morey succeeded Carroll Dawson as the general manager of the Houston Rockets.
In 2012, Daryl Morey and the Rockets acquired James Harden via trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In 2015, during Daryl Morey's tenure, the Rockets advanced to the Western Conference Finals.
In 2017, Daryl Morey was named the NBA Executive of the Year for his work as general manager of the Houston Rockets.
In 2018, Daryl Morey was named NBA Executive of the Year. Also in 2018, during Daryl Morey's tenure, the Rockets advanced to the Western Conference Finals.
On October 15, 2020, the Houston Rockets announced that Daryl Morey would step down as general manager.
On October 18, 2020, Daryl Morey confirmed his departure from the Houston Rockets in a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle.
On November 1, 2020, Daryl Morey stepped down as general manager of the Houston Rockets.
On November 2, 2020, Daryl Morey was named the president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 2020, Daryl Morey resigned from his position with the Houston Rockets and subsequently joined the Philadelphia 76ers.
On March 22, 2021, Daryl Morey suggested that 3-pointers should be worth 2.5 points and the court should be widened.
As of the end of the 2023 regular season, Daryl Morey's record for his 17-year career ranks 5th among all executives in NBA history.
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