>Sixers looking at new GM targets, but may keep interim structure> by Wojnarowski
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24492287/philadelphia-76ers-expanding-gm-search-not-hire-one
hmm that doesn't seem wise to me. They didn't get close with Lebron, Leonard or George and had their biggest free agent signing (Bejlica) renege on his deal. I wonder if they would have had a better summer with a top flight gm.
I doubt it. George decided to re-sign with OKC before free agency started. He didn't even give the Lakers a chance and they were the team George was supposed destined for. The Spurs traded Leonard for an established all-start. They didn't young talent/picks whether it was from the Sixers or the Lakers. There was no decision for Lebron this time. He clearly was going to the Lakers unless they screwed the pooch. As for Bjelica, he reneged on a 1 year/4.5M contract for a 3 year/20.5M contract (2 years guaranteed).
Tell me how a top flight GM, even Danny, could have or should have done anything different in any of those situations. What the Sixers did do when they couldn't get any of their top targets was only sign 1 year contracts and make trades that allowed them to maintain their cap space for 2019.
There's no reason for the Sixers to rush their GM search. It is much more important to find the right person who will fit into their approach and be able to work well with the people they have in place including coach Brown.