Brett Brown Extends Contract With Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown has signed a contract extension with the team. President of Basketball Operations Bryan Colangelo announced the decision on Thursday.

Brett Brown has been the sixers head coach since 2013, and his current contract runs until 2021.

“Brett has done a terrific job over the past several years building and cultivating a program, but the substantially positive growth in the win column these past two seasons has proven he is the right man to continue leading this team in our quest for an NBA championship,” Colangelo said. “I couldn’t be more thrilled for Brett, his family and the organization to be moving forward for several years to come.”

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The Philadelphia 76ers have seen a remarkable turnaround under Brett Brown. Since the start of the 2015-2016 season, the team has increased it’s win total by 42 games. It’s a record that equals the Boston Celtics in 2006-2008 for the biggest turnaround within three seasons in NBA history.

The Philadelphia 76ers finished the 2017-2018 season in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 52-30 record. It was their highest finish since they finished first in 2001 and also their first postseason appearance since 2012.

The team beat the Miami Heat 4 – 1 in the first round of the 2018 NBA playoffs. It was the first time Philadelphia won a best of 7 series in 5 games since sweeping Milwaukee in 1985.

“I am especially grateful to my coaching staff and my players,” said Brown. “It takes a village. I feel a tremendous responsibility to owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer to help grow and lead our program. They have treated my family and me with integrity and care. They are great owners to work for. The city of Philadelphia deserves a parade and this evolution is all that is on my mind. I am excited to partner with Bryan Colangelo and Scott O’Neil to continuously strive for this elusive goal.”