The Houston Rockets’ innovative use of “Moneyball” principles contributed to their success by revolutionizing their team-building approach and challenging traditional basketball norms. Inspired by the data-driven methods employed in baseball, the Rockets, led by General Manager Daryl Morey, leveraged advanced analytics and statistical analysis to identify undervalued players and exploit inefficiencies in the market.
0:00 Championship Desires
01:08 “Moreyball”
03:09 James Harden
04:54 Chris Paul
05:56 Warriors 2018
07:28 Warriors 2019
08:17 Disbandment
