Since the Philadelphia 76ers took center Joel Embiid with the No. 3 pick in the 2014 NBA draft, much has changed. And not always for the good.
When Embiid was drafted, the 76ers were operating under Sam Hinkie, who was accused deliberately tanking to collect lottery draft picks to eventually help Philadelphia contend for championships once again. Hinkie resigned in 2016, and was replaced by Bryan Colangelo, who later resigned after his wife, Barbara Bottini, admitted to operating burner accounts that criticized members of the team. Current 76ers president of baseball operations Daryl Morey said he used artificial intelligence for input on decisions earlier this year, and was called a "liar" by James Harden before he eventually departed for the Clippers.
