The Sixer Sense
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Revisiting Philadelphia 76ers Dario Saric Trade

By Bret Stuter

Nov 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie prior to a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie prior to a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 10, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie prior to a game against the Sacramento Kings at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie prior to a game against the Sacramento Kings at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Aftermath, or Armageddon

While the Philadelphia 76ers sat and waited for the results of the trade for two years, Hinkie’s detractors had no such time frame nor patience.

Even supporters shook nervously at the high risk high reward move.

Still others just scratched their heads trying to make sense of it all:

In the end, it was an excellent article at Liberty Ballers written by Michael Levin that unfurled the glory of Sam Hinkie’s banner, revealing the delicate skill that seemed to accompany his NBA transactions.  To sum it all up, Hinkie moved back just two spots, ended up with a player he coveted, picked up a first round pick (neutralizing a crippling bad trade from his predecessor) and a second round pick.