Tony Wroten was released by the Philadelphia 76ers in order to bring Ish Smith back to the team to provide a much need spark to a dismal season. This move was made by the mad man himself, former General Manager Sam Hinkie. This might have been one of the few times Hinkie had sacrificed long-term potential for short-term strides. There were three other point guards on the roster, so why was Wroten the one released? Wroten being released had nothing do with his potential or lack thereof, but rather with Hinkie’s ego.
Let it be clear that for most of the moves that Hinkie made they were purely strategic.