Sam Hinkie was the General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers from 2013 to 2016, where he implemented a deliberate rebuilding strategy focused on draft capital and analytics. His tenure became known as "The Process," a patient, data-driven approach to team building. Before joining the 76ers, he worked in basketball operations for the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs.
9 Books Recommended by Sam Hinkie
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Superforecasting
8 people recommendedRemarkable.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Alexis Ohanian, Anthony Pompliano, Julia Galef, Michael Mauboussin, Preston Pysh, Shane Parrish
The Road
8 people recommendedUnrepayable.
Also recommended by: Oprah Winfrey, Aubrey Marcus, Charlize Theron, Jocko Willink, Joel Mchale, Lex Fridman, Ryan Holiday
The Outsiders
7 people recommendedA business-y thing.
Also recommended by: Warren Buffett, Michael Dell, Brian Armstrong, Charlie Munger, Michael Mauboussin, Patrick Oshaughnessy
East of Eden
5 people recommendedrecommended 2xPls everyone read [this book].
Pls everyone read [this book].
Also recommended by: Oprah Winfrey, Emma Watson, Jenn Im, Jordan Peterson
Empire of the Summer Moon
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xI liked [this book] a lot.
I liked [this book] a lot.
Also recommended by: Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Saagar Enjeti
The Power Broker
4 people recommendedMy favorite writer.
Also recommended by: Ryan Holiday, Shane Parrish, Trung Phan
Where Good Ideas Come From
4 people recommendedrecommended 3xSam Hinkie mentioned this book in a letter to the equity partners of Philadelphia 76ers.
Sam Hinkie mentioned this book in a letter to the equity partners of Philadelphia 76ers.
Sam Hinkie mentioned this book in a letter to the equity partners of Philadelphia 76ers.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Jason Silva, Tony Hsieh