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 The team was founded in 1946 as the Syracuse Nationals.[([[https://sportsteamhistory.com/syracuse-nationals/|sportsteamhistory]])]
+===== Becoming the 76ers =====
+They moved to Philadelphia in 1963 and were renamed the 76ers, a nod to the year 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was signed.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2018/05/02/philadelphia-76ers-name-history-where-it-came-from|si]])]
+===== One of the Oldest Teams =====
+The franchise is one of the oldest in the NBA, even older than the NBA itself.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Philadelphia-76ers|britannica]])]
+===== Original NBA Champions =====
+As the Nationals, they won an NBA title in 1955.[([[https://www.cnyhistory.org/2015/04/syracuse-nationals/|cnyhistory]])]
+===== A New Era in Philly =====
+The first season as the 76ers was the 1963–64 season.[([[https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/sports-and-leisure/philadelphia-76ers|ebsco]])]
+===== Three-Time Champions =====
+The Sixers have won NBA titles in 1955, 1967, and 1983.[([[https://champsorchumps.us/team/nba/philadelphia-76ers/championships|champsorchumps]])]
+===== 1967 Dominance =====
+The 1966–67 Sixers, led by Wilt Chamberlain, had a then-record 68–13 season.[([[https://www.nba.com/sixers/76ers-alumni/wilt-chamberlain?ya_src=serp300|nba]])]
+===== 1983 Glory =====
+The 1983 team, led by Julius Erving and Moses Malone, swept the Lakers in the Finals.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/julius-erving-1983-nba-champion-210309502.html|yahoo]])]
+===== “Fo’, Fo’, Fo’” =====
+Moses Malone famously predicted a perfect playoff run in 1983, saying “Fo’, Fo’, Fo’.” They went 12-1.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/504495/2018/09/04/philly-specials-series-doc-moses-and-mo-provide-the-1983-finals-exclamation-point-for-fo-fi-fo-sixers/|nytimes]])]
+===== Frequent Contenders =====
+The 76ers have made the playoffs more than 50 times in their history.[([[https://www.landofbasketball.com/teams/playoff_history/philadelphia_76ers.htm|landofbasketball]])]
+===== Wilt the Stilt =====
+Wilt Chamberlain played with the Sixers from 1965 to 1968 and was MVP multiple times.[([[https://www.quora.com/How-did-Wilt-Chamberlain-not-win-the-MVP-award-every-year-if-he-was-so-dominant|quora]])]
+===== Dr. J’s House =====
+Julius Erving (Dr. J) was the face of the franchise in the late ’70s and early ’80s.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nbadiscussion/comments/14yrnt0/dr_js_career_and_overall_impact_on_basketball_are/|reddit]])]
+===== AI Revolution =====
+Allen Iverson, the 2001 MVP, brought a gritty, rebellious style that defined a generation.[([[https://andscape.com/features/for-allen-iverson-it-was-never-just-about-practice/|andscape]])]
+===== Charles Barkley =====
+Barkley played 8 seasons in Philly and won the MVP after leaving but started as a Sixer.[([[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2013/02/20/philadelphia-76ers-charles-barkley-hakeem-olajuwon/1934089/|usatoday]])]
+===== Hal Greer Legacy =====
+Greer was part of the 1967 championship team and still ranks among the team’s top scorers.[([[https://lwosports.com/top-5-players-in-76ers-history/|lwosports]])]
+===== Most Points in a Game =====
+Wilt Chamberlain scored 68 points in a 76ers uniform (though his 100-point game was with the Warriors).[([[https://section215.com/2020/04/13/philadelphia-76ers-wilt-chamberlains-68/|section215]])]
+===== All-Time Scoring Leader =====
+Hal Greer leads the franchise in total points scored.[([[https://x.com/PompeyOnSixers/status/1886800312666607874|x]])]
+===== Allen Iverson’s 60-Point Game =====
+Iverson scored 60 points in a single game in 2005, becoming the first Sixer since Wilt to do so.[([[https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2005/feb/13/iverson-goes-for-60-in-win/|spokesman]])]
+===== Triple-Double Machine =====
+Ben Simmons once recorded 12 triple-doubles in a season.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/849jwt/ben_simmons_ties_magic_johnsons_record_of_seven/|reddit]])]
+===== Rebounding Beast =====
+Moses Malone averaged over 15 rebounds per game during his prime with the Sixers.[([[https://www.quora.com/What-did-Moses-Malone-excel-at-while-playing-in-the-NBA|quora]])]
+===== First Arena in Philly =====
+The Sixers first played at the Philadelphia Civic Center after moving from Syracuse.[([[https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/philadelphia-76ers/|visitphilly]])]
+===== Spectrum Glory =====
+The Spectrum was home to the team from 1967 to 1996 and saw two of their championships.[([[https://www.broadstreethockey.com/post/as-the-spectrum-prepares-to-crumble-share-your-memories/|broadstreethockey]])]
+===== Wells Fargo Center =====
+Their current home since 1996 is the Wells Fargo Center, shared with the Flyers (NHL).[([[https://www.newsweek.com/sports/flyers-set-announce-plans-build-new-arena-report-2014120|newsweek]])]
+===== Red, White, and Blue =====
+The team's colors reflect the patriotic theme of 1776.[([[https://logos-world.net/philadelphia-76ers-logo/|logos-world]])]
+===== The Liberty Bell Logo =====
+Their old-school logo featured a basketball and the Liberty Bell.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/76ers-snake-court-history-logo/g6zbkpffzyzwenjjtnq2wvgy|sportingnews]])]
+===== Classic Uniforms =====
+Their retro "Sixers" uniforms from the Dr. J era remain fan favorites.[([[https://www.nba.com/sixers/history/sixers-history-uniform-retrospective-bicentennial-stars|nba]])]
+===== New Logos Over Time =====
+The team has gone through multiple rebrands, including a futuristic "76ers" logo in the 90s.[([[https://logopoppin.com/blog/nba-logos/|logopoppin]])]
+===== The Name “Sixers” =====
+It’s one of the few team names based on a number, shortened from 1776.[([[https://www.quora.com/Sports-Why-are-some-sport-teams-named-after-a-number|quora]])]
+===== One of the Most Loyal Fanbases =====
+Sixers fans are known for their passion and intensity (sometimes brutally honest).[([[https://www.slamonline.com/archives/philadelphia-sixers-met-angry-fans-tanking/|slamonline]])]
+===== The Process Era =====
+"Trust the Process" became a rallying cry during their rebuilding years (2013–2016).[([[https://www.basketball.com.au/news/philadelphia-76ers-nba-profile-five-things-you-need-to-know|basketball]])]
+===== Sam Hinkie Legacy =====
+Former GM Sam Hinkie’s controversial tanking strategy became legendary among NBA fans.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2018/05/02/trust-the-process-meaning-philadelphia-76ers-team-motto|si]])]
+===== Meek Mill Anthems =====
+Philly rapper Meek Mill’s music has become synonymous with 76ers intros.[([[https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/meek-mill-76ers-billionaire-owner-michael-rubin-talks-friendship-rapper-justice-8455366/|billboard]])]
+===== Franklin the Dog =====
+The team mascot is named Franklin, after Benjamin Franklin.[([[https://www.libertyballers.com/2015/2/9/8005113/the-sixers-mascot-is-a-blue-dog-named-franklin|libertyballers]])]
+===== Pat Croce Energy =====
+In the early 2000s, owner Pat Croce was known for his charisma and showmanship.[([[https://christopherdorris.com/tough-talks-the-philly-buddha-with-pat-croce/|christopherdorris]])]
+===== Daryl Morey Era =====
+Hired in 2020, Morey brought a data-driven, analytics-heavy approach to roster building.[([[https://www.theringer.com/2022/10/17/nba/daryl-morey-philadelphia-76ers-joel-embiid|theringer]])]
+===== Elton Brand as GM =====
+Former player Elton Brand has served as General Manager since 2018.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordiejones/2018/09/20/elton-brand-as-sixers-gm-could-work-he-certainly-will/|forbes]])]
+===== Ownership Group =====
+The team is owned by a group called Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.[([[https://www.hbse.com/|hbse]])]
+===== International Roster =====
+Over the years, the Sixers have had stars from Cameroon (Embiid), Australia (Simmons), Turkey (Korkmaz), and more.[([[https://phlsportsnation.com/2016/08/04/the-international-takeover-reviewing-the-sixers-history-with-international-players/|phlsportsnation]])]
+===== Joel Embiid’s Global Appeal =====
+Born in Cameroon, Embiid has become one of the NBA’s most dominant and marketable stars.[([[https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/joel-embiids-journey-to-one-of-the-nbas-most-dominant-big-men|foxsports]])]
+===== Global Games =====
+The Sixers have played preseason games in countries like China and the UK.[([[https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/nba/philadelphia-76ers/our-fans-are-everywhere-nba-still-growing-internationally/2075520/?noamp=mobile|nbcphiladelphia]])]
+===== Played Against the Harlem Globetrotters =====
+The Nationals once scrimmaged against the Globetrotters in the 1950s.[([[https://www.syracuse.com/kirst/2015/03/syracuse_nationals_and_nba_and_champions_and_reunion_and_crunch.html|syracuse]])]
+===== Iverson’s Crossover =====
+AI famously crossed up Michael Jordan during his rookie season in one of the most iconic plays in NBA history.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1565ylo/rookie_allen_iverson_crosses_micheal_jordan_and/|reddit]])]
+===== Longest Losing Streak =====
+The Sixers set an NBA record with 28 straight losses during The Process in 2015.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/longest-losing-streak-nba-history-process-76ers/c1efcc8d0e16ad5eb2581b81|sportingnews]])]
+===== Historic Comebacks =====
+In 2001, the Sixers came back from a 2–1 deficit to beat the Raptors in the Eastern Semis.[([[http://www.espn.com.br/nba/2001/20010516/recap/torphi.html|espn]])]
+===== AI’s Practice Rant =====
+Allen Iverson’s “We talkin’ ‘bout practice?” press conference is still one of the most quoted moments in sports history.[([[https://andscape.com/features/for-allen-iverson-it-was-never-just-about-practice/|andscape]])]

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