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Nikola Jokic: “When I came to the NBA, I had Jameer Nelson and Wilson Chandler as role models when it came to training.” “Mike Miller was there too, although he was already a little older at the time.

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"When I arrived in Denver, I had Wilson Chandler and Jameer Nelson. Mike Miller was there too, though he was getting on in years. I often think of them; we even have a group chat and stay in touch. They were at the gym every single day; their mindset was simply, "I’m going to show up and get some work done." "I had really good role models, I just copied them. I didn't have to be a genius. Over the years, you develop your own routine and find what works for you."

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Adam Aaronson: Sixers have signed three Exhibit 10 contracts, per source: • Tacko Fall (7’6, 37 NBA games) • Jameer Nelson Jr. (E10 signee in 2024 with Spurs + 2025 with Kings; son of Sixers EVP of Basketball Ops) • Saint Thomas (spent 2025-26 with Blue Coats) All are two-way eligible.

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Noah Levick: New Sixers guard Anfernee Simons said PHI was the best fit for him because of “positional need” and “ wanting to go out there and compete for a championship.” He named Jameer Nelson as a key part of recruiting him in free agency.

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Paul added that an "X factor" for Philadelphia is its front office featuring executive vice president of basketball operations Jameer Nelson -- who was a contemporary of James, playing together on the All-Star team and against one another in the playoffs -- and president of basketball operations Mike Gansey -- who played against James in high school and was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers' front office during James' second stint with the franchise. Paul also said he and James "love" the Sixers' leadership, including managing partner Josh Harris and former Warriors GM Bob Myers.

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Austin Krell: Labaron Philon says he talked to Jameer Nelson and connected with the Sixers at the draft combine. Seems excited about playing with Maxey and Edgecombe.

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Austin Krell: "The goal is to get Joel on the floor as much as we can. That's for us obviously to help find out and to accomplish. We all know when he's on the floor, he's the best big, in my eyes. He's one of the guys who, when healthy, everybody wants." - Jameer Nelson on Joel Embiid

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Derek Bodner: Jameer Nelson: "In the past I've had opportunities to talk to other teams. I want to be part of the solution here."

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Derek Bodner: Jameer Nelson: "To do it for the home team gives me goosebumps." "Growing up in Chester and understanding what this team means to the city, I can help everyone in the building understand that."

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Shams Charania: The Philadelphia 76ers are promoting assistant general manager Jameer Nelson to the team's Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations under new President Mike Gansey, making the Philly native and former NBA All-Star the No. 2 executive for the franchise, sources tell ESPN. 76ers assistant GM Prosper Karangwa has also agreed to a multiyear contract extension.

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Sixers assistant general manager Jameer Nelson is widely expected to be promoted to GM under Gansey, who will replace Daryl Morey and report for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment president Bob Myers. It's believed that Elton Brand, who worked as GM under Morey, will be offered another position within the organization.

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Cleveland's Mike Gansey and Sixers assistant general manager Jameer Nelson are regarded as the current leading candidates for the head of basketball operations post, which became available when Philadelphia fired Daryl Morey on May 12. As The Stein Line reported Monday, there is a growing expectation in league circles that Nelson will be elevated to general manager in Philadelphia at a minimum in the event he does not get the top job.

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Thus far, external candidates, including Cleveland’s Mike Gansey, Minnesota’s Matt Lloyd, and Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U'Ren, have emerged. Internally, 76ers assistant general manager Jameer Nelson has also positioned himself well to remain with the organization and be in the mix for a possible promotion, league sources told HoopsHype. 

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From his beginnings in Chester, Pa., to his storied career at Saint Joseph’s and a terrific NBA lifespan for a small guard, to a front-office career with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jameer Nelson has permanently etched his name in Philly hoops lore. And it looks like he’s going to take another step forward. Multiple league sources tell The Athletic that Nelson, among others, is a candidate to become the 76ers’ next president of basketball operations. He is Philadelphia’s strongest internal candidate, as he served this season as assistant general manager. Even if Nelson doesn’t come away with the obvious vacated spot last week when the 76ers moved on from Daryl Morey, he is a favorite to receive a promotion, league sources say.

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