Yo! It's your boy here with a little bit of八卦时间. Today, let me tell you about the unconventional approach of one of my favorite NBA teams - The Philadelphia 76ers!
Now, if you're thinking that the owner of any team should be focused on making sure his players are well-fed and happy off the court, then think again, because the 76ers' Bob McKillin doesn't exactly fit into this mold.
McKillin is known for being a colorful personality who has no qualms about speaking his mind. So when he was asked about why he decided to hire Ben Simmons as the franchise player despite reports suggesting he may not have been ready to lead the team, he didn't mince words. "I don't care what people say," he told reporters. "Simmons is going to lead us to victory."
But it wasn't just his bold statements that made him stand out. McKillin also has an eye for talent that many other owners might overlook. He spotted Joel Embiid during a tryout when the big man was still working part-time jobs to make ends meet. "He looked like a future star," McKillin remembered vividly. "And I knew we had to give him a chance."
Of course, owning a successful sports team isn't all sunshine and rainbows. There were times when the 76ers struggled, but McKillin never lost faith in his team or in himself. In fact, he once famously said, "My job is not to win games; my job is to build a championship-winning culture that will attract great talent long-term."
So while some fans might wonder how their team got where they are today, there's no denying that Bob McKillin played an important role in bringing them success. And that's something worth celebrating.
