Concrete Genius Media
‘Sauce Mackenzie’ was born in Gary, Indiana within a community that encouraged him to pursue
his wants and desires at a young age. Unfortunately, his own recklessness would lead him into
learning the hard lessons of such a pursuit, causing him to forfeit his freedom in the early stages
of his manhood. As the deception of his will would force him to repay his debt to society behind
bars, he would formulate a plan to repay that debt in full by honoring not only the future
generation, but also his beloved mother who had passed away without ever seeing her son
make it to the right side of liberty. Today, Sauce is here to share his story on how he evolved
from a man running on empty to a man whose cup is running over. From street ordinary to
extraordinary streets, this man is an example of what it means to turn a willful error into an era
of prosperity. He is now a family man, business man, entrepreneur, coach, mentor, community
leader, volunteer, and a token to the evolution of a young black man. Prepare yourself to enter
into the mind of a strategist, and to join the conversation of how a change begins with you.
Concrete Genius Media
Critique of Darryl Morey and Analytics Culture with Bryan Crawford
Summary
In this conversation, Sauce Mackenzie and Brian Crowe delve into the impact of analytics on basketball, critiquing the current management styles in the NBA, particularly focusing on figures like Darryl Morey. They discuss how non-basketball minds have influenced the game, the evolution of player evaluation, and the changing landscape of youth basketball. The conversation emphasizes the need to appreciate the game's legends and the importance of basketball knowledge in management and coaching.
Chapters
00:00 The Rise of Analytics in Basketball
02:43 Critique of Darryl Morey and Analytics Culture
05:34 The Impact of Non-Basketball Minds on the Game
07:57 The Evolution of Player Evaluation and Comparisons
10:35 The Future of Basketball: A Call for Change
13:06 Emerging Teams and Coaches to Watch
15:38 Respecting the Game: A Message to Young Players
Takeaways
Darryl Morey's reliance on analytics is criticized as detrimental to basketball.
The conversation highlights a disconnect between analytics and actual basketball knowledge.
Fans are increasingly influenced by non-basketball experts, leading to misguided evaluations.
The importance of appreciating players for their unique contributions is emphasized.
Youth basketball is being shaped by the current NBA trends, often negatively.
The need for basketball minds in management roles is crucial for the game's integrity.
Analytics have led to a devaluation of certain playing styles and players.
The conversation reflects on the historical context of basketball appreciation.
The current NBA landscape is seen as broken due to the influence of analytics.
A call to respect the game's legends and their contributions is made.
