Philadelphia 76ers Managing Associate Josh Harris and HBSE President of Sports activities Bob Myers introduced at present that the franchise has named Mike Gansey as President of Basketball Operations.
Gansey, 43, joins the 76ers after spending the previous 15 seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers group, most lately because the workforce’s Basic Supervisor after being promoted to the place on February 23, 2022. Within the 5 seasons since Gansey’s promotion, Cleveland’s 259 wins rank third throughout the NBA, whereas its 4 playoff appearances are tied for fourth most within the league.
“At this time’s announcement of the hiring of Mike Gansey is a vital step in our want to take the Philadelphia 76ers to the following degree. Mike has constructed a status as an incredible chief and relentless employee who has a pointy eye for basketball expertise,” mentioned Harris. “We’re excited to welcome he and his household to Philadelphia. I sit up for the work he, Bob Myers, and Nick Nurse will do to construct a contender for this metropolis and our followers.”
“Mike actually stood out throughout this course of as he possesses all the qualities wanted in a pacesetter of basketball operations,” mentioned Myers. “He instructions respect, has a formidable basketball IQ, and is properly revered throughout gamers, coaches, and fellow executives. He has all of the attributes essential to shine on this function.”
“I need to prolong my honest gratitude to Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and Bob Myers for entrusting me with this unbelievable alternative with such an iconic franchise. This group, very like the Metropolis of Philadelphia, is deeply rooted in its historical past and fervour, and I’m extraordinarily excited to get began,” mentioned Gansey.
“To the followers, this isn’t a accountability I take calmly. The power and dedication you pour into the 76ers will gas us, and the work begins instantly as we place ourselves for the draft, free company, subsequent season, and past. I additionally need to thank Dan Gilbert and his household, Koby Altman, and the Cavaliers group for the chance to serve the franchise and metropolis of Cleveland for the final 15 years.”
