From his beginnings in Chester, Pa., to his storied career at Saint Joseph’s and a terrific NBA lifespan for a small guard, to a front-office career with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jameer Nelson has permanently etched his name in Philly hoops lore. And it looks like he’s going to take another step forward. Multiple league sources tell The Athletic that Nelson, among others, is a candidate to become the 76ers’ next president of basketball operations. He is Philadelphia’s strongest internal candidate, as he served this season as assistant general manager. Even if Nelson doesn’t come away with the obvious vacated spot last week when the 76ers moved on from Daryl Morey, he is a favorite to receive a promotion, league sources say.
