Fansided · Jul 23, 2015
Does Sam Hinkie Need To Learn When To Hold Em?
Does Sam Hinkie Need To Learn When To Hold Em?
“You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em. Know when to walk away, and know when to run. You never count your money when your sitting at the table. There’ll be time enough for counting when the dealings done.” – lyrics by Don Schlitz
Now that I’ve embedded the 1978 Kenny Rodgers song lyrics into your thoughts, it’s time to take a look at the nearly unblemished record of Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie. Since his hiring by the Sixers in the spring of 2013, the team has been on one incredibly wild ride. Not much excitement on the basketball court was nearly compensated by the personnel moves made off the court.
