Sixers promote Jameer Nelson to general manager of Delaware Blue Coats

Jameer Nelson has been promoted to general manager of the Delaware Blue Coats, the 76ers’ G League affiliate.

The Chester native who was the National College Player of the Year for St. Joseph’s in 2004 and an NBA All-Star, had been the Blue Coats assistant GM and 76ers scout since 2020.

“Jameer has approached his front office and scouting roles with the same tenacity that he approached the game during his playing career,” Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said in a statement. “He is a great talent evaluator who is well-respected by players, agents, coaches and executives alike, suiting him for success as the next general manager of the Blue Coats.”

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The Blue Coats made three straight trips to the G League Finals, culminating with last season’s championship, during Nelson’s tenure as assistant GM. They also won the 2021 Winter Showcase title.

Now, Nelson succeeds Prosper Karangwa as general manager. Karangwa retains the title of Sixers VP of Player Personnel, remaining a key part of the Sixers front office.

Nelson averaged 11.3 points and 5.1 assists in 878 games over his 14-year career with the Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit Pistons. He was named an All-Star in 2009 with the Magic.

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The Blue Coats also announced that Ryan Ayers has been added to new coach Mike Longabardi’s staff.

Ayers was a standout at Germantown Academy and Notre Dame. He’s also the son of former Sixers coach Randy Ayers.