Sam Hinkie

Samuel Hinkie (born December 1977) is an American businessman and former basketball executive who served as the general manager for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 2013 to 2016.

Hinkie began his NBA career in 2005 with the Houston Rockets, where he held the positions of vice president and executive vice president before joining Philadelphia. His tenure with the 76ers is noted for his strategy to rebuild the team by trading away their most valuable players in exchange for high picks in the NBA draft. As a result, Philadelphia was accused of intentionally losing games, which eventually led to Hinkie resigning from his position. However, this strategy became popular with fans, who nicknamed it "The Process", and is credited with helping transform the 76ers into postseason contenders after Hinkie's departure.