
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.
The only Hinkie move I'll question tonight is the Payton/Saric pick/trade. Several GOOD players were available there, hope he's right!
— Ike Reese (@Ike58Reese) June 27, 2014
Still others just scratched their heads trying to make sense of it all:
I wonder what Hinkie got in the Payton-Saric trade? Future 2nd?
— RaidersSixersYankees (@BMoonan) June 27, 2014
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.