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Have Philadelphia 76ers Convinced Any NBA Teams To #TrustTheProcess ?

By Bret Stuter

Dec 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie speaks to the media during a press conference to introduce Jerry Colangelo (not pictured) as special advisor before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie speaks to the media during a press conference to introduce Jerry Colangelo (not pictured) as special advisor before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons (R) is greeted by center Joel Embiid (L) during a press conference at the Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons (R) is greeted by center Joel Embiid (L) during a press conference at the Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Imitation is Best Form of Flattery

Until the Philadelphia 76ers begin to win enough games to turn heads, nobody will notice. But that could happen as early as the end of this season. If the Philadelphia 76ers end up this season with 25-30 wins, two 2017 NBA Draft lottery picks, and plenty of salary cap space, that’s an awfully strong advantage going forward.

Right now, that position looks awfully good compared to the Brooklyn Nets scenario.  In fact, it should look good to quite a few NBA teams this year. Derek Bodner wrote an excellent piece for Liberty Ballers in February 2015 which gave great perspective on the Philadelphia 76ers philosophy.

Trust The Process

"“”When we have a set of players that can carry us deep [we will focus on winning] . That’s the only way. That’s the only way to get to where we’re going.-Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie on the Sixers rebuild."

And so, by Sam Hinkie’s own words, the Philadelphia 76ers are now focusing on winning. In conclusion, Bryan Colangelo and Sam Hinkie agree on the strategy moving forward.

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How long before other teams agree? Time will tell.