The motto left from Sam Hinkie’s departure from Philly was “trust the process”. What was the process you ask? It’s essentially tanking and building through the draft.
In Sam Hinkie’s resignation letter he passionately wrote about “the process”. Some wrote it off as long-winded, while others ignored it completely. But, Sam Hinkie is right. The process works. Sam Presti is proof.
The Philadelphia 76ers hired Sam Hinkie as general manager on May 14, 2013. Three years later, he resigned from his position. The general feeling surrounding Sam Hinkie’s tenure was one of disappointment.
The 76ers faced one historical losing season after another combined with Joel Embiid having yet to play led to growing impatience from their fan base.