The Philadelphia 76ers will reportedly promote Jameer Nelson to their assistant GM position after his time in the G League.

Jameer Nelson never played for his hometown team during his 14-year NBA career, but he found a way to join them once he hung up his sneakers. Nelson was promoted into an assistant general manager role with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Jameer Nelson will be promoted to 76ers assistant general manager, according to ESPN. Nelson had been the general manager of the G League-affiliate Delaware Blue Coats since 2023, and also was regularly involved with the Sixers’ front office.