Given Daryl Morey’s love for analytics and strategy when it comes to managing the Houston Rockets, it’s no surprise that he’s a huge fan of chess. Morey joined famed U.S. chess champion Hikaru Nakamura live on his Twitch channel Sunday to discuss his approach to the game and how it’s helped his team succeed.
It’s well-known that Morey is a fan of using heavy analytics in an approach to maximize Houston’s chance at championship glory. His approach has led to the Rockets favoring the three over the two increasingly each season and has ultimately led to what became micro ball this year.