The Philadelphia 76ers are working to give themselves a chance to win a championship in the 2023-24 season, but they also want to be in a good position for the future.
The Delaware Blue Coats, Philadelphia’s G League affiliate, are coming off a title-winning season. They have been terrific at player development, and they have a new man leading them.
Jameer Nelson, a former NBA All-Star, was promoted to general manager. He had been serving as the team’s assistant GM and scout since November 2020.
“Jameer has approached his front office and scouting roles with the same tenacity that he approached the game during his playing career. He is a great talent evaluator who is well-respected by players, agents, coaches and executives alike, suiting him for success as the next General Manager of the Blue Coats,” Sixers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey said via a press release.
“Jameer succeeds Prosper Karangwa, who led the Blue Coats to their first-ever G League title last year and has done an incredible job in growing the program. We are thankful to Prosper for what he’s done in Delaware and are grateful he’s an integral member of our 76ers front office.”
Nelson looks to continue the Blue Coats’ success. They have made the G League finals three seasons in a row, and they won the Winter Showcase Cup in 2021.
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