Nick Piccone
Bryan Colangelo is finally beginning to put his pieces in place in the Sixers’ front office, signifying the beginning of the post-Sam Hinkie era. The new Sixers’ president of basketball operations and general manager has hired the NBA’s associate vice president of basketball operations, Ned Cohen, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sources: Ned Cohen, NBA's Assoc. VP of Basketball Operations, joining 76ers front office in high-ranking basketball job. Significant coup.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 5, 2016
Former Washington Wizards vice president of scouting, Marc Eversley, is also being hired and will become the vice president of player personnel.
In reuniting with general manager Bryan Colangelo with the Sixers, Marc Eversley will be the new Vice-President of Player Personnel.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) May 5, 2016
According to Liberty Ballers, Cohen was third in command under NBA commissioner, Adam Silver. He’s very well thought of in NBA circles. It looks like it’s a coup for the Sixers to get him.
Cohen's been one of most respected minds in basketball ops around league, seen as a possible future GM. Innovative hire for Bryan Colangelo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 5, 2016
But now will come the question if the Sixers begin to put a contender on the court – is this Sam Hinkie’s doing or did Colangelo turn the franchise around? Hell, I welcome that debate because it would mean the Sixers are legitimate contenders. And I’m sure we’re all desperate for that.