Philadelphia 76ers: Exit Interviews Reveal Potential Player Movement

The Philadelphia 76ers recently held their exit interviews. Here we cover the major talking points and some possible targets in the offseason.

As is customary for NBA teams, the Philadelphia 76ers recently held their end-of-the-season exit interviews. While all players gave their time to the media, the most attention was paid to the two most important figures in the organization.

President of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo and head coach Brett Brown each made summations of the season past, all the while looking forward to the summer and beyond.

Each covered a variety of issues. Colangelo addressed the front-office and off-court issues, and Brown discussed his coaching strategy and player development.

But during their respective interviews, there were some common themes to emerge.

Shooters

Colangelo raised the topic by stating, “You can never have enough shooters.”

Brown noted on the topic of acquiring shooting talent:

"“To be successful, there is the obvious answer of shooters.”"

Jahlil Okafor

Okafor struggled mightily in his second season, and even received multiple Did Not Play – Coach’s Decision. And while Brown was wholeheartedly behind rehabilitating Okafor this coming offseason, Colangelo was more reserved in endorsing Okafor next season and beyond:

"“We’re not in a race (on his future) to make a decision, we’re taking a very path towards success and building an organisation.”"

4-Spot

Both Colangelo and Brown agreed that this was an area in which Philadelphia needs to upgrade, whether it be in the starting lineup or as a backup to the incumbent Dario Saric.

Playing Style

The Sixers are going to continue embracing the modern-day NBA, summed up in three words by Brown:

"“Defense, pace and space”."