The Philadelphia 76ers have hired Jerry Colangelo Special Advisor to the Managing General Partner and Chairman of Basketball Operations.

"Jerry Colangelo is one of the most respected people in basketball and we are excited to add his five decades of knowledge, relationships and experience to help drive our organization forward," said Sixers co-Managing Owner Josh Harris.

“I am excited and energized about the opportunity to work with Josh Harris and this ownership group in their continued efforts to build something lasting and special here with the Sixers,” Colangelo said. “This is an organization with a storied history, strong and talented leadership and a number of promising pieces that have the potential for a very bright future.”  

“It's not every day you have the opportunity to work alongside a Hall of Famer with Jerry's unique set of experiences,” said President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Sam Hinkie. “I feel incredibly fortunate to have him as part of our organization.”

Jeff Zillgitt of the USA Today reports Adam Silver had a significant hand in the decision to hire Colangelo.