Jerry Colangleo attempted to intervene on behalf of Bryan Colangelo as his job lay in the balance, according to multiple sources.

Jerry Colangelo allegedly threatened to interfere with club relationships around the NBA if the 76ers fired Bryan Colangelo.

The 76ers waited longer than many expected to make a final decision on Bryan Colangelo's standing with the team before he was ultimately fired on Thursday.

Jerry Colangelo is a longtime executive within the NBA and also has considerable influence within USA Basketball.