The Philadelphia 76ers introduced at present the promotion of Jameer Nelson to Common Supervisor of the Delaware Blue Coats, the workforce’s NBA G League affiliate.
Nelson beforehand served as Blue Coats Assistant Common Supervisor/76ers Scout since November 2020, a tenure that included three-straight journeys to the G League Finals, a 2021 Winter Showcase Cup Title, and culminated with the 2022-23 NBA G League Championship.
“Jameer has approached his entrance workplace and scouting roles with the identical tenacity that he approached the sport throughout his enjoying profession. He is a superb expertise evaluator who’s well-respected by gamers, brokers, coaches and executives alike, suiting him for achievement as the following Common Supervisor of the Blue Coats,” Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey mentioned.
“Jameer succeeds Prosper Karangwa, who led the Blue Coats to their first-ever G League title final yr and has achieved an unbelievable job in rising this system. We’re grateful to Prosper for what he’s achieved in Delaware and are grateful he’s an integral member of our 76ers entrance workplace.”
A 14-year NBA veteran, Nelson was named an All-Star in 2009 as a member of the Orlando Magic. Nelson was a first-round decide (No. 20 general) of the Denver Nuggets in 2004 and averaged over 11 factors, 5 assists and three rebounds throughout a profession with Orlando, Dallas, Boston, Denver, New Orleans and Detroit. Collegiately, the Chester, Pennsylvania native starred at St. Joseph’s College, guiding the Hawks to the Elite Eight in 2004 and was named Nationwide Participant of the 12 months, a first-team All-American choice and Atlantic 10 Participant of the 12 months.
The Blue Coats additionally introduced the workforce’s teaching workers for the 2023-24 season. Beneath first-year head coach Mike Longabardi, newcomer Ryan Ayers completes the Blue Coats’ bench, becoming a member of returning assistant coaches JP Clark and God Shammgod Jr.
