Top tweets from media and fans welcoming Sam Hinkie to Philadelphia

Storified by Philadelphia 76ers · Tue, May 14 2013 14:01:17

Philadelphia has reached agreement with Houston assistant GM Sam Hinkie to be the 76ers new GM, league source tells Y! Sports.

— Adrian Wojnarowski · Fri, May 10 2013 12:33:49

Sam Hinkie is a fantastic hire by the Sixers. As smart a guy as I've encountered in the NBA.

— Zach Lowe · Fri, May 10 2013 12:36:10

For years we wondered when a team would give their keys to Sam Hinkie. That day is today. Tremendous hire by the 76ers.

— Tom Haberstroh · Fri, May 10 2013 13:40:08

#NBA source: 'Hinkie is a great hire. He is one of the sharpest guys around.' #Sixers

— Tom Moore · Fri, May 10 2013 14:25:50

When new #Sixers GM Sam Hinkie was a senior at #Oklahoma, @USATODAY named him 1 of the top 60 undergrads in the country.

— Noah Coslov · Fri, May 10 2013 12:59:58

Excellent hire by the 76ers with Sam Hinkie... smart guy that really gets it. He is not a Darryl Morey clone, sees the world in his own way

— Steve Kyler · Fri, May 10 2013 13:27:34

Jeff Van Gundy on Sam Hinkie: "@dmorey is so smart I didn't even know what he was talking about when I worked for him & Sam's the same way."

— Molly Sullivan · Fri, May 10 2013 16:43:22

Rockets were 1st team to own and manage basketball operations of their own D-League. No coincidence 76ers bought own D-League team. #Hinkie

— Dan Gelston · Fri, May 10 2013 17:12:49

Not only is Sam Hinkie unbelievably qualified, he's an awesome guy. Rockets will miss him big time.

— The Dream Shake · Fri, May 10 2013 13:54:29

Between Hinkie, the lottery, and the combine, going to be a busy week in #sixers land

— Derek Bodner · Fri, May 10 2013 13:16:04

OMG, THE SIXERS GOT HINKIE AS GM?!?!?!?!??

— Nick Waters · Fri, May 10 2013 13:17:12

Okay so I just spent, I duno, 49 seconds reading about Hinkie.. I'm already on board. Guy gets it.

— JQ · Fri, May 10 2013 12:37:11

Sam Hinkie!!!!!!

— Max Gross · Fri, May 10 2013 14:18:34

Worked for Sam Hinkie the last 3 summers as a Draft Analyst for the Rockets. 76ers got a steal with him as GM. Great person, absolute genius

— Bharat Mohan · Fri, May 10 2013 20:05:58

Sixers go analytics-heavy with Sam Hinkie. Very interesting.

— Matt Gelb · Fri, May 10 2013 13:00:03

Sixers starting with a great move with Sam Hinkie, like him as the new GM

— Joe Faze · Fri, May 10 2013 12:38:19

Terrific hire by the Sixers today. Sam Hinkie is smart guy with a fresh perspective. Expect good things.#Sixerstalk

— Philly Thought · Fri, May 10 2013 20:22:47

Hinkie is by far the best move the Sixers could have made.

— Gregory L. Vince · Fri, May 10 2013 12:54:04

You continued to show support for Sixer basketball on Twitter throughout the season and for that we are grateful. Thank you, Sixer fans!

Storified by Philadelphia 76ers · Tue, May 29 2012 13:39:47

Thanks to my teammates, the coaches, the organization and the sixers fans on a great run. #showyaluv

— Spencer Hawes · Sat, May 26 2012 20:32:18

With Their Season Over, We Would Like To Officially Give The Sixers Credit For A Great Year http://dlvr.it/1dhtpg

— Philebrity · Tue, May 29 2012 05:24:19

WAY TO GO SIXERS THANX FOR A GREAT SEASON!!! @Sixers

— Carlos David Aguirre · Mon, May 28 2012 18:36:32

Great season #sixers!! Had to go to the games like this!! #realfans @sixersfan94 http://pic.twitter.com/YfMkiZ7b · Michael Lichtenstein

@Sixers Great series with the Celtics thanks for a great season #sixersfan

— Joe Minnick · Mon, May 28 2012 18:21:05

@Sixers Thank you for a great season!!

— Shota · Mon, May 28 2012 07:33:47

Really great season for the @Sixers Great Playoff-Performance by @mindofAI9 Thank you for this season! :)

— Aj Formentera · Mon, May 28 2012 04:48:10

Incredibly proud of @Sixers - Great season, fellas. #buildingblocks

— Ms. Lovelace · Sun, May 27 2012 18:46:55

Little Late But Best Sixers Season in a Long Long time. Thanks for the great work @SixersCEOAdam and look forward to the future. #ShowYaLuv

— John Burker · Sun, May 27 2012 16:19:09

Big ups to the sixers. Great year I'm ready for the many great years ahead. Were that close

— victor apalit · Sun, May 27 2012 12:55:36

I still got love for my team. Great season Sixers

— Patridge Vanson · Sun, May 27 2012 11:13:49

Great Season Sixers and Doug Collins! Should be very proud!

— Tony Perry · Sun, May 27 2012 09:41:05

Great Season Sixers

— Eddie Nungesser · Sun, May 27 2012 09:00:11

Thanks for a great season sixers....

— Justin Maloney · Sun, May 27 2012 08:49:46

So proud of my sixers. Great season. I love you all!!! ❤❤❤ #ShowYaLuv

— Jessica Smeriglio · Sun, May 27 2012 08:33:08

Great season #SIXERS

— Dave Gibson · Sun, May 27 2012 08:29:26

Congrats to @Sixers for a great season!

— Danny Fox · Sun, May 27 2012 08:29:05

Good run Sixers! What a great season!

— Cierra Kaler-Jones · Sun, May 27 2012 08:20:40

Sixers had a great run #showyaluv #proud

— Greg Aiello · Sun, May 27 2012 08:08:26

Thank you, @Sixers, for a great season. I wanted that win more than anything but I think we're on the same page there. #ShowYaLuv

— Sam Taggart · Sun, May 27 2012 07:55:56

Sixers fans tweet their support for the Sixers as they aim to clinch their First Round series vs. the Bulls tonight in Game 5.

Storified by Philadelphia 76ers · Tue, May 08 2012 16:22:17

So hype for the @Sixers tonight. #BeatTheBulls #showyaluv

— Jack Duffy · Tue, May 08 2012 16:20:59

also hoping the #Sixers can close the series out!!! I gots faith in coach collins and company #showyaluv

— S.K.C. · Tue, May 08 2012 16:20:51

When will smith was at the sixers chanting the #76erssong it was one of the coolest moments of my life #sixers #ShowYaLuv

— connor mansfield · Tue, May 08 2012 16:16:08

@Sixers Lets go #Sixers!! I know you guys can do it, i believe in ya!!!!! #ShowYaLuv #BeatTheBulls #GameFive

— #ReadyForWhatever · Tue, May 08 2012 16:14:49

@Sixers close the bulls out tonight #showyaluv

— New jerSEA · Tue, May 08 2012 14:14:36

Let's close it out 2nite Sixers! #ShowYaLuv

— Chris Muggler · Tue, May 08 2012 14:12:37

#ShowYaLuv

— Max Saidman · Tue, May 08 2012 14:12:22

Lets go #sixers !! We gotta win the series tonight! #showyaluv

— Brian Haimerl · Tue, May 08 2012 14:09:41

#ShowYaLuv 1 2 345 6ers. #teamoftheyear

— Cayce Gallo · Tue, May 08 2012 14:01:31

Tonights the night #sixers #showyaluv #runwithus #PIP

— Mike H · Tue, May 08 2012 14:01:19

#sixers tonightttttttt!!!!! #ShowYaLuv let's get this dub ya

— Creep Bunny · Tue, May 08 2012 13:39:46

Let's Go #Sixers #NBAPlayoffs #ShowYaLuv

— Chris SP · Tue, May 08 2012 12:58:12

1, 2, 3, 4, GAME 5 WIN FOR THE 6ERS <3 #ShowYaLuv

— Hayley Bartkus · Tue, May 08 2012 08:50:29

Hopefully the Sixers can close it out tonight! #ShowYaLuv #PhillyAllDay #GoodbyeChicago

— Andrew Workman · Tue, May 08 2012 08:46:32

@Sixers big game tonight! Cant wait to see the boys in action! #ShowYaLuv

— Sunny D · Tue, May 08 2012 08:40:34

One more game and we win the series❤ #showyaluv ✌ http://pic.twitter.com/75EsPZSa · Angela xo ❤

Good luck tonight @yungsmoove21 !!!! #beatthebulls #ShowYaLuv

— melissa bencivengo · Tue, May 08 2012 08:19:57

@Sixers Passion, Intense, Game 5 close out victories vs the #1 seed! THATS THE MOTTO #showyaluv #showyaluv #showyaluv

— drew corrigan · Tue, May 08 2012 08:19:42

#Sixers #OneMore #ShowYaLuv #BeatTheBulls Let's go 76ers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— Yi-Chi Willyt Tang · Tue, May 08 2012 08:08:55

@Sixers everyone here in Oklahoma is saying #thunderup but you gotta #ShowYaLuv http://pic.twitter.com/e0UMggzS · John McLoughlin

Tweets surrounding the Sixers 105-87 playoff clinching win over the Nets.

Storified by Philadelphia 76ers · Tue, Apr 24 2012 07:24:41

Clinched! Your #Sixers have clinched a 2012 playoff berth! #ShowYaLuv http://instagr.am/p/JyRrKOv1oV/ · Philadelphia 76ers

@Sixers win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hello Chicago (maybe)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #76ersPlayoffsBound

— Adam Aron · Mon, Apr 23 2012 18:54:26

Playoffs 2012 here we come!! #sixers

— Jodie Meeks · Mon, Apr 23 2012 22:26:53

RT @yungsmoove21: Thanks to all our @sixers fans. We appreciate your support this season. Now let's take it into the playoffs. Thank you all

— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP · Tue, Apr 24 2012 06:55:21

The 76ers clinch a spot in the playoffs beating the Nets 105-87. 6 Sixers finished with 10+ points. MarShon led NJ w/18. Humphries w/16p 12r

— NBA · Mon, Apr 23 2012 18:57:53

Sixers end the Nets run in NJ with a loss 105-87. Clinching a berth in the playoffs and first winning season in 7 seasons. Congrats!!

— Malik Rose · Mon, Apr 23 2012 18:58:19

#Sixers win 105-87, clinch playoff spot!

— PhillyInquirer · Mon, Apr 23 2012 18:58:34

Sixers Are In The Playoffs!: Sixers beat the NJ Nets tonight 105-87 to earn their 2nd consecutive playoff berth.... http://bit.ly/IwJBJK

— FOX 29 · Mon, Apr 23 2012 19:39:40

congrats sixers on the playoffs!

— Jordan Higham · Tue, Apr 24 2012 04:03:08

Sixers fans and sports personalities weigh in on tonight's Sixers at Heat match-up by Tweeting @Sixers on Twitter.com.

Storified by Philadelphia 76ers · Tue, Apr 03 2012 13:30:10

Each of the last 3 games @Sixers face the Heat after a Miami loss @SixersTalk. Tonite 7pm pregame @CSNPhilly

— marczumoff · Tue, Apr 03 2012 13:21:45

I'm the ATL!!! #Fannight #NBATV Tonight @MiamiHEAT @Sixers oh it's on!!!

— Greg Anthony · Tue, Apr 03 2012 13:08:38

#Sixers arriving at American Airlines Arena for morning practice - April 3, 2012 http://instagr.am/p/I9hl1kN0l9/ · Michael Preston

Ok, #Final4 is over now it's time to get my #NBA fix #Fannight #NBATV @MiamiHEAT vs @Sixers not sure if it's #chickensoup or not!

— Greg Anthony · Tue, Apr 03 2012 07:42:19

We got another shot at them tonight! Let's Go @Sixers #BeatTheHeat

— Jim Krammes Jr. · Tue, Apr 03 2012 07:22:49

@Sixers its time to turn on the a/c and #BeatTheHeat

— Stephen Rossi · Tue, Apr 03 2012 06:58:57

Straight up HUGE game for the @Sixers tonight! #BeatTheHeat

— Jerry Hoffman · Tue, Apr 03 2012 06:56:37

@Sixers play da heat tonight...we got this #BeatTheHeat

— Cap · Tue, Apr 03 2012 06:58:18

@Sixers against the @MiamiHeat tonight! #BeatTheHeat!!

— Mike Bishop · Tue, Apr 03 2012 06:21:37

I will be in the arena!“@Sixers: It's #Sixers game day! Sixers take on Miami tonight at 7:30 PM on TCN. #BeatTheHeat http://on.nba.com/uQn3vH”

— Gracie Yodley · Tue, Apr 03 2012 06:14:41

@Sixers let's go get that W #GoSixers

— William H · Tue, Apr 03 2012 06:13:24

@Sixers tonight's the night. I need some bragging rights at work, since my boss is a heat fan. Let's do it! #BeatTheHeat #showyaluv

— Robin Pile · Tue, Apr 03 2012 06:12:28

Sixers CEO Adam Aron responded to nearly a hundred Twitter followers yesterday. Adam answered all kinds of questions. Check it out!

Storified by Philadelphia 76ers · Tue, Mar 13 2012 18:55:17

Holding any comment until Thursday RT @rjpadom will the team make any roster moves through trade or free agency before the trade deadline?

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 18:11:30

Way, way, way too many. They are good though "wit“ RT @Money_Mike_8: @SixersCEOAdam How many pat steaks have you eaten #behonest”

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 18:01:50

I absolutely LOVE watching Lou play as a 76er. He is fabulous. RT @KISSman How concerned are you that we could lose Lou after this season?

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 18:03:56

1972 RT @mleif: @SixersCEOAdam What year did you graduate from Abington?

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 17:45:48

This year, first row $650, second row $350 RT @dh3623: @SixersCEOAdam How much for the courtside black seats?

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 17:44:43

Before next season. Call me superstitious but do not want to change current vibe RT @qdeezy91 @SixersCEOAdam when are we getting the mascot?

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 17:40:51

Yes, very RT @TPoloking: @SixersCEOAdam Does your significant other get mad that your always tweeting on your phone?

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 17:37:58

Easy... Wilt in the NBA and Globetrotter Meadowlark Lemon as an entertainer. RT @jmk261 who was your favorite basketball player growing up?

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 17:35:54

Doug Collins deserves to be Coach of the Year. Go crazy Doug fans, retweet away !!! RT @J_Lundy10 please get a #CollinsCOTY campaign going.

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 17:30:58

Merci beaucoup. RT @therealdraga Adam, great job this year, watching the 6ers all the way from MTL CANADA! #phillyworldwide! Keep it up!

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 17:23:35

Your uncle, Wilt Chamberlain, is LOVED in Philadelphia RT @ochoopguy Nice meeting you in Orlando, and thanks for the tributes for our uncle!

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 17:17:22

So much potential RT @Utley4God People, relax. Team is improving rapidly. And so young. ET-23 Jrue-21 Thad-23 Lou-25 Nik-21 Dre-28 Hawes-23

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 17:11:28

Next 6 weeks critical RT @c_marotta23 love you respond to fans. TY for keeping core together. Haven't been this xcited for bball since 01

— Adam Aron · Tue, Mar 13 2012 16:24:38