Following the Sixers 4-0 playoff loss to the Boston Celtics, fans demanded change occur. The team had spent ridiculous amounts of money during the offseason in way of signing both Tobias Harris and Al Horford, and all they had to show for it was a sweep at the hands of their longtime rival.
Throw in the fact that Jimmy Butler went on to lead the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals, and Sixers fans were about ready to lead a riot straight up to Elton Brand’s doorstep.
Brand’s job never ended up being in any sort of jeopardy, as Sixers ownership actually promoted him to the position of “Executive President of Basketball Operations”.