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Former Blazers Scout Details the Importance of Intel in the NBA

As preparations for the NBA Draft ramp up around the league, former Portland Trail Blazers scout Matt McKay Jr. recalled his time in the NBA and, specifically, the importance placed on intel within teams for Babcock Hoops. First, McKay lays out why intel plays such a big role for organizations:

It doesn’t get much more intense than sitting in the war room on draft night. Operating with better information than your opponent can provide a monumental advantage when you’re on the clock. In other words, these intel nuggets are the little puzzle pieces of information that can help make or break a draft night or trade deadline decision.