It began with Jerry Colangelo’s arrival. The Philadelphia 76ers sought alternative paths to a championship as 2015 drew to a close. Jerry Colangelo was availalble, but only if the team hired his son. And so, the Philadelphia 76ers ownership made a fateful decision to bring in son Bryan.
When the Philadelphia 76ers lured the almost-ready-to retire-from-the-NBA Bryan Colangelo back to the NBA, they had to make concessions. The owners had to ensure that his authority on the team exceeded that of then President Sam Hinkie. They had to give him full support. And they had to allow him to choose who stayed, and who didn’t.