I went back and looked at the #1 overall picks from 2001 to 2017. Colangelo's 3 #1 picks averaged a -5 total bpm over the first 9 years of their NBA careers. The rest of the league averaged a +22.5 bpm on their #1 picks.
Truly remarkable to not draft even a league average player two out of three times with the #1 pick.
Mike Gansey wore a suit and slicked back hair that would’ve made Pat Riley blush.
Bob Myers dressed like someone who answers to billionaires on a day-to-day basis.
Jameer Nelson? A ‘47-branded hat and a sweatshirt would suffice.
It’s not a bad thing. It’s symbolic of what makes Nelson the right guy for the job:
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For all @sixers fans . We just got a great competitor - teammate and basketball mind in Mike Gansey . He's humble,intelligent and knows the game . High character and good people . Let's welcome him and jump on board !
Sources said Elton Brand will not return as 76ers GM and is currently working through a new role with the franchise and its parent company, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. Brand, well-respected throughout the 76ers’ organization, elected not to interview for the President role after the team parted with Daryl Morey and has been fully supporting the team’s ongoing Draft prep.
Just in: Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey has agreed to become the new President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Gansey -- who rose the ranks within the Cavaliers front office since joining in 2011-12 -- now lands the top executive position in Philadelphia.
Nick Nurse has been mentioned as an “intriguing” candidate for the Mavs’ head coach opening, but the Sixers likely won’t grant Dallas permission to interview him, per @BrettSiegelNBA. 🧐
A mock trade proposed by @BleacherReport:
🔵 Sixers receive: Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus
🔵 Cavs receive: VJ Edgecombe, Paul George, 2026 first-round pick
Are you picking up the phone or immediately hanging up? 🧐