Mike Gansey has broken his silence on becoming the new president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Gansey was hired to replace Daryl Morey, who was fired last month after six seasons in Philadelphia.
He will be tasked with building the Sixers back into a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference after they were swept in the conference semifinals by the New York Knicks this past season.
“I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and Bob Myers for entrusting me with this incredible opportunity with such an iconic franchise. This organization, much like the City of Philadelphia, is deeply rooted in its history and passion, and I am extremely excited to get started,” Gansey said in a statement.
“To the fans, this is not a responsibility I take lightly. The energy and dedication you pour into the 76ers will fuel us, and the work begins immediately as we position ourselves for the draft, free agency, next season, and beyond. I also want to thank Dan Gilbert and his family, Koby Altman, and the Cavaliers organization for the opportunity to serve the franchise and city of Cleveland for the last 15 years.”
The search to find Morey's replacement was led by Bob Marris, who serves as the president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. Myers is obviously optimistic about the addition of Gansey, who separated himself from other candidates in the interview process.
“Mike really stood out during this process as he possesses all of the qualities needed in a leader of basketball operations,” Myers said. “He commands respect, has an impressive basketball IQ, and is well respected across players, coaches, and fellow executives. He has all the attributes necessary to shine in this role.”
This story will be updated.
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