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Michael Arcieri, Former Magic Director Of Basketball Operations And Former Director Of Strategy For The NY Knicks, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How A Missed Bus In College Turned Him Into The King Of Punctuality, Going To Every Summer League Ever During His 91 Month Search To Get Back To Basketball, And Having The Courage To Give Knicks Legend Willis Reed A Timeout!!!
(1:10) - Reminiscing On Where The Passion For The Game Began As A Child
(4:30) - Developing A Strong Work Ethic Throughout A Stellar Playing Career
(11:40) - Adjusting To The Expectations At The Next Level
(20:08) - Having A Strong Support System Always In Your Corner
(23:24) - Always Being Punctual And Setting TWO Alarms
(28:32) - Pursuing A Law Career Before Jumping Back Into Basketball
(36:30) - Becoming A Scout With The Nets After Excelling In Ticket Sales
(47:28) - Having The Courage To Give Knicks Legend Willis Reed A Timeout
(49:25) - Experiences Scouting Players From The NCAA To Around The Globe
(52:12) - Stepping Away From Scouting To Do God’s Work With A Non-Profit
(1:02:42) - Finding Skills That Translate To Basketball In Unlikely Places
(1:05:02) - Zane Massey And The Other Children That Found The Game Through Michael
(1:07:20) - Getting Back To The NBA After 12 Years With The Youth Center
(1:14:05) - Advice For Young Scouts Looking To Make It At The Professional Level
(1:31:21) - Networking Effectively For 92 Months Before Landing With The Magic
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