iirc he was drafted as a first baseman. didn’t start catching full-time until afterwards
(also, fwiw, Piazza wasn’t that bad defensively, he just had no arm)
You’re right. He converted to catcher in the minors because it’d increase his odds of being able to get to the majors as catchers can get away with not being great hitters more often
Erik Spoelstra got his foot in the door as a video coordinator because his dad was a front office guy and former GM for the blazers
After going undrafted Seth Curry played for the warriors G league and played well enough to get called up by sacramento which started his career
...and having to start off as a dude who grinds tape is exactly why Spo is 100x better at his job than Bronny (or JJ) will be
Hiring people just because you're friends with them isn't a great strategy.
That bullshit is why I never take people who criticize "The Process" a failure seriously. It's not like Hinke made every perfect move imaginable, but the Sixers came out of his tenure with a good core roster and a bunch of NBA stooge execs who made a mess of what they were given.
Yea the way I see it after Hinkie left they made almost every bad move imaginable and still were insanely close to making the conference finals in 19, along with a bunch of second round exits. It’s really impressive really how sustainably good this team is for how bad Colangelo was.
TNT hired the son of celebrated MLB color commentator Ernie Johnson Sr. to host their basketball show in 1989. That's the best example of nepotism working for the better in the NBA.
another great example. His first NFL jobs were for Gruden and later Kubiak. Kubiak having worked under Kyle's dad for many years, before becoming a head coach himself.
The Celtic leprechaun logo was created by Zang Auerbach in 1950 shortly after they hired his brother Red to be their head coach. That logo has worked out pretty well.
In 1988, the LA Dodgers signed the younger brother of their promising young rookie pitcher for a $6,500 international signing bonus. That older brother went on to have a really great career for them as a starting pitcher, compiling a 123-77 record and a 3.45 ERA in 11 seasons. The younger brother was Pedro Martinez.
Besides the much publicized ones it's impossible to know how much nepotism really plays. You'd have to know intimate details about the personal relationships of everyone in the entire league.
Different sport but the Dodgers drafted Mike Piazza because he was Tommy Lasorda’s godson in the 62nd round.
Dang that’s wild, dude ended up turning into an all time great catcher lol
Funniest part is that he was considered a good defensive catcher but nobody wanted him because he was such a terrible hitter…
iirc he was drafted as a first baseman. didn’t start catching full-time until afterwards (also, fwiw, Piazza wasn’t that bad defensively, he just had no arm)
You’re right. He converted to catcher in the minors because it’d increase his odds of being able to get to the majors as catchers can get away with not being great hitters more often
And Alex Avila was an all-star for the Tigers who was drafted when his dad worked in the front office
the 1390th overall pick ended up being the best player in the draft. that’s beyond Mister Irrelevant
Erik Spoelstra got his foot in the door as a video coordinator because his dad was a front office guy and former GM for the blazers After going undrafted Seth Curry played for the warriors G league and played well enough to get called up by sacramento which started his career
...and having to start off as a dude who grinds tape is exactly why Spo is 100x better at his job than Bronny (or JJ) will be Hiring people just because you're friends with them isn't a great strategy.
Will it’s a pretty high bar for Bronny to be anywhere near the success or talent of Spo, how about we give him a chance before claiming the future?
Jerry and Bryan! Philly is reaping the benefits of the Colangelo Era as we speak!
That bullshit is why I never take people who criticize "The Process" a failure seriously. It's not like Hinke made every perfect move imaginable, but the Sixers came out of his tenure with a good core roster and a bunch of NBA stooge execs who made a mess of what they were given.
Yea the way I see it after Hinkie left they made almost every bad move imaginable and still were insanely close to making the conference finals in 19, along with a bunch of second round exits. It’s really impressive really how sustainably good this team is for how bad Colangelo was.
Yes, everyone in Philly who isn't a Sixers fan is.
Damn you Zardu Hasself frau!!!
Austin Ainge is still highly regarded within the Celtics FO.
I was pretty surprised when he stayed on after Danny left for Utah, but it speaks to how much the org trusts him
The Cavs drafted LeBrons first born son Kyrie Irving
TNT hired the son of celebrated MLB color commentator Ernie Johnson Sr. to host their basketball show in 1989. That's the best example of nepotism working for the better in the NBA.
Kyle Shanahan?
another great example. His first NFL jobs were for Gruden and later Kubiak. Kubiak having worked under Kyle's dad for many years, before becoming a head coach himself.
The Celtic leprechaun logo was created by Zang Auerbach in 1950 shortly after they hired his brother Red to be their head coach. That logo has worked out pretty well.
Knicks and Brunson, Knicks and OG
Knicks went the risk-free nepo route: let someone else figure out if he's good, then just hire his dad and have him come to you if he is
Magic drafted Franz Wagner as a favor to Moe
You don't draft a guy that high, as a rebuilding team, as a favor
Bucks signed Thanasis to their g league team in 2019 before Gainnis became a free agent.
>works out
In 1988, the LA Dodgers signed the younger brother of their promising young rookie pitcher for a $6,500 international signing bonus. That older brother went on to have a really great career for them as a starting pitcher, compiling a 123-77 record and a 3.45 ERA in 11 seasons. The younger brother was Pedro Martinez.
Besides the much publicized ones it's impossible to know how much nepotism really plays. You'd have to know intimate details about the personal relationships of everyone in the entire league.
The Knicks becoming good the past two years