Sam Hinkie Banner Raised At 76ers Lottery Party

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Long Live The Process!

At Tuesday night's Rights To Ricky Sanchez 76ers draft lottery party, Sixers fans raised a Sam Hinkie banner into the rafters. The ex-Sixers general manager has developed a huge fan base in Philly, after putting together an unprecedented rebuild that is starting to pay dividends.

A @samhinkie banner was raised into the rafters at XFinity Live last night...and then the picks swapped. pic.twitter.com/R0kiLZHWSY
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) May 17, 2017

The Sixers received the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft thanks to a pick swap obtained by Hinkie, of course, from the Sacramento Kings. The 3,000+ fans went nuts when the picks swapped.

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The Sixers still own the Lakers' 2018 unprotected first-round pick, as this year's top-three protected LA pick did not convey to Philly. The Sixers also own the Kings' 2019 unprotected first-round pick.

Hinkie's legacy continues to grow.