Episode 12 - Michael Crotty

Season 2, Episode 12 of The Locker Room Podcast features Michael Crotty, former Williams College basketball star, professional basketball player, Director of Player Development for the Boston Celtics, and now Director of the Middlesex Magic AAU basketball program. Crotty talks about his college basketball journey, gives insight into his career path through the Celtics, and his life as the director of the Middlesex Magic program. He shares many great stories and takeaways that he has gained inside and outside of basketball. 

0:00-1:17 Intro

1:18-4:13 College basketball decision-making process

4:14-13:43 What does losing mean/The Williams basketball experience

13:44-16:19 Takeaways from college

16:20-20:03 Crotty’s rise within the Celtics organization

20:04-24:02 The Celtics and a recipe for success

24:03-25:44 Working under Doc Rivers

25:45-28:43 Moving on from the Celtics

28:44-31:28 The culture behind Middlesex Magic

31:29-37:40 The growth of Middlesex Magic

37:41-41:00 Pat Connaughton/The Magic legacy

41:01-43:23 Duncan Robinson’s origins and growth

43:24-44:23 The future for Middlesex Magic

44:24-46:23 What drives Crotty as a leader/director

46:24-47:40 Speed round/Fun questions

47:41-48:09 Outtro