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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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Oct 6, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes (22) in action against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes (22) in action against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Hinkie’s Buried Treasures

What We Received:

We received (in ascending order):

We restored our 2017 first round pick (top 11 protected)

2015 second round pick selecting power forward RIchaun Holmes
Holmes is a returning one year veteran who is erupting so far this preseason. In just two games, he has scored 30 points, pulled down 16 rebounds, dished out three assists, picked four steals, and has been shooting 60 percent from the floor and 100% from the foul line.  Best of all, Holmes has shown versatility in playing both power forward and center so far this year.

2014 first round pick (two years delayed) power forward Dario Saric
Saric was the coveted player in the exchange. While the two-year wait tested the patience of many, it has certainly seemed to be placed to good use. Saric has arrived to the league NBA-ready.  In his two games starting at power forward, he has scored 24 points, hauled in 10 rebounds, dished out two assists and picked one steal. But most impressively, his shooting accuracy form the floor (69.2 percent), three-point range (66.7%) and foul line (100%) are better than anyone could have hoped for.

Value we have yet to enjoy
If the Philadelphia 76ers first round pick of any of the next three years falls to 12 or lower, that pick would have been claimed by the Orlando Magic. Thankfully, that is no longer the case.

In the end, nobody is asking for applause for Hinkie’s moves. There is not even a need to give him credit now that the team and Sam Hinkie have parted ways.  But what we should do is respect the man who took high risk moves that paid off with high rewards.  This trade was torn apart in 2014 and 2015 as an example of a general manager tanking a professional team.

I now hold this trade up to the reader in a new light.  Saric, Holmes, and a 2017 first round pick who very likely will start in the NBA, all to move back two spots in the 2014 NBA Draft.  Did the Philadelphia 76ers win that deal?

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Don’t ask me. Ask the Orlando Sentinel article of June 29, 2014 by Josh Robbins.

"From Orlando’s perspective, the move could turn out to be a blunder. If Payton turns out to be a bust and Dario Saric turns out to be a star after Saric exits his contract overseas, then the Magic will kick themselves."

If you hear a thud, it’s likely the sound of the Magic front office kicking themselves. When you get a chance, log onto twitter and tell @SamHinkie thanks from all of us here at The Sixer Sense. He deserves some gratitude.