Though Daryl Morey’s and Doc Rivers’ three seasons with the 76ers were synchronized, Morey technically inherited the coach he fired Tuesday.
Rivers was officially hired on Oct. 3, 2020, less than a week after he had been let go by the Los Angeles Clippers. About a month later, Morey joined the organization as the president of basketball operations — and as general manager Elton Brand’s superior.
That order is unorthodox. A front-office leader is typically hired first, allowing them to bring in their preferred candidate as coach. Now, Morey gets his first opportunity to do that with the Sixers.
