WATCH: Sixers players, Brett Brown react to Sam Hinkie's resignation

Sam Hinkie is gone, but the Sixers march on. Courtesy of Keith Pompey, we have reactions to his resignation from players and Brett Brown at practice today.

Robert Covington: "He gave me a chance to really showcase what I do... Sam saw something in me that a lot of people didn't at first."

Rob Covington on what former GM Sam Hinkie meant to him. pic.twitter.com/d165f00sfc

— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) April 7, 2016

Jerami Grant: "He was great for us, he gave all of us here an opportunity when a lot of us wouldn't have an opportunity to play."

.@JeramiGrant said he was surprised that Sam Hinkie resigned. He's grateful for his former GM. pic.twitter.com/Cchh5ajJH3

— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) April 7, 2016

Nerlens Noel: "He definitely meant a lot to me, especially early on in my career, and I'm definitely surprised."

#Sixers center @NerlensNoel3 on Sam Hinkie pic.twitter.com/yL2t0AAgqC

— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) April 7, 2016

Brett Brown: "It's disappointing for him not to be a part of what will happen over the next few months. I come here this morning more with that flavor of appreciation and gratitude for methods and time that he has put in."

#Sixers coach Brett Brown on Sam Hinkie's resignation. pic.twitter.com/57oH8I7AmJ

— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) April 7, 2016

Brett Brown reacts the departure of Sam Hinkie pic.twitter.com/kwMVtggVnY

— Marc Narducci (@sjnard) April 7, 2016

(h/t @PompeyOnSixers for the videos)