Overview

• Jameer Nelson, a 14-year NBA veteran and Chester, Pennsylvania native, has officially been named assistant general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers.
• Nelson previously served as general manager of the Sixers' G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, where he played a key role in their 2023 championship season.
• The Sixers continue to emphasize internal development, with Nelson's promotion following similar moves for Prosper Karangwa and Coby Karl from the Blue Coats system.
• Nelson will join Ned Cohen as the team's assistant general managers, working under a leadership team that includes Daryl Morey, Elton Brand, Peter Dinwiddie, and Prosper Karangwa.
• The Blue Coats have been instrumental in developing both players, such as Justin Edwards and Ricky Council IV, and executive talent for the Sixers' organization.