Tanking To The Top: The Philadelphia 76Ers And The Most Audacious Process In The History Of Professional Sports

Tanking To The Top: The Philadelphia 76Ers And The Most Audacious Process In The History Of Professional Sports

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Enter The City Of Brotherly Love And See How The Nba'S Philadelphia 76Ers Trusted The Processusing A Bold Plan To Get To First By Becoming The Worst.When A Group Of Private Equity Bigwigs Purchased The Philadelphia 76Ers In 2011, The Team Was Both Bad And Boring. Attendance Was Down. So Were Ratings. The Sixers Had An Aging Coach, An Antiquated Front Office, And A Group Of Players That Could Best Be Described As Mediocre.Enter Sam Hinkiea Man With A Plan Straight Out Of The Pe Playbook, One That Violated Professional Sports' Golden Rule: You Play To Win The Game. In Hinkie'S View, The Best Way To Reach First Was To Embrace Becoming The Worstto Sacrifice Wins In The Present In Order To Capture Championships In The Future. And To Those Dubious, Hinkie Had A Response: Trust The Process, And The Results Will Follow.The Plan, Dubbed The Process, Seems To Have Worked. More Than Six Years After Handing Hinkie The Keys, The Sixers Have Transformed Into One Of The Most Exciting Teams In The Nba. They'Ve Emerged As A Championship Contender With A Roster Full Of Stars, None Bigger Than Joel Embiid, A Captivating Sevenfooter Known For Both Brutalizing Opponents On The Court And Taunting Them Off Of It.Beneath The Surface, Though, Lies A Different Story, One Of Infighting, Dueling Egos, And Competing Agendas. Hinkie, Pushed Out Less Than Three Years Into His Reign By A Demoralized Owner, A Jealous Ceo, And An Embarrassed Nba, Was The First Casualty Of The Process. He'D Be Far From The Last.Drawing From Interviews With Nearly 175 People, Tanking To The Top Brings To Life The Palace Intrigue Incited By Hinkie'S Proposal, Taking Readers Into The Boardroom Where The Sixers Laid Out Their Plans, And Onto The Courts Where Those Plans Met Reality. Full Of Uplifting, Ragstoriches Stories, Backroom Dealings, Mysterious Injuries, And Burner Twitter Accounts, Tanking To The Top Is The Definitive, Inside Story Of The Sixers' Process And A Fun And Lively Behindthescenes Look At One Of America'S Most Transgressive Teams.Including Exclusive Interviews With Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, And Coach Brett Brown, Sam Hinkie, And More.

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  • Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports'.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Yaron Weitzman.
  • Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has three hundred four pages.
  • Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six point twenty-six inches in length, one inch in width, and nine point twenty-five inches in height.
  • Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
  • Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the sports genre.
  • Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book by simply opening it and following the text from the beginning to the end.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for basketball fans? A: Yes, this book is highly suitable for basketball fans, as it delves into the history of the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • Q: Can I gift this book to someone interested in sports management? A: Yes, this book would make an excellent gift for someone interested in sports management and team strategy.
  • Q: How should I store this book to keep it in good condition? A: Store this book upright on a shelf away from direct sunlight and humidity to keep it in good condition.
  • Q: Is there any special care needed for the hardcover? A: No special care is needed, but avoid placing heavy items on top of the book to prevent damage.
  • Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or replacement.
  • Q: How do I clean the book if it gets dirty? A: To clean the book, gently wipe the cover with a dry cloth; do not use water or cleaning solutions.
  • Q: Is this book appropriate for children? A: Yes, this book is appropriate for older children who are interested in sports and basketball history.
  • Q: What makes this book different from other sports books? A: This book offers an inside look at the Philadelphia 76ers' 'Process' strategy, featuring exclusive interviews and unique insights.

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