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Hip-Hop Will No Longer Be the Mascot for the Philadelphia 76ers
November 26th, 2011 at 11:43 AM
The long-standing Philadelphia 76ers mascot Hip-Hop will no longer be the team’s mascot. The 76ers announced they have retained Jim Henson's Creature Shop and Raymond Entertainment Group to develop the team's next mascot.
The noted reason for Hip-Hop leaving the team was he has "fallen in love, married, and will relocate...
2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
November 13th, 2011 at 7:50 PM
***PHOTO1*** On Friday November 11th, this years nominees for the Basketball Hall of Fame were announced. The Basketball Hall of Fame recognizes NBA, WNBA, ABA, European, and NCAA basketball excellence. This makes the 2012 class of nominees a very diverse group.
The group is headlined by NBA stars such as Reggie Miller,...
Allen Iverson’s “Las Vegas Superstar Challenge” Postponed
November 10th, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Allen Iverson’s “Las Vegas Superstar Challenge” has been postponed and rescheduled for January 6thand 7that the Thomas and Mack Center in downtown Las Vegas. According to Iverson, the tournament was postponed due to the current discussions to end the NBA lockout.
Many are feeling optimistic and believe the lockout can be...
Former Philadelphia 76ers Earn Spots on the List of the NBA’s Biggest Spenders
October 29th, 2011 at 1:56 PM
***PHOTO1*** Early Thursday morning, in light of the current lockout situation, CNBC released a slideshow special featuring the some of the NBA’s “biggest spenders.” Unlike Carson Palmer during the NFL lockout stating that he had “$80 million in the bank”, this list was proclaimed “Former NBA Players Gone Broke.”
The list...
The 2001 Philadelphia 76ers: No Answer for “The Answer”
October 20th, 2011 at 11:08 AM
***PHOTO1*** After eight successful seasons in Philadelphia, the Barkley-era ceases after Sir Charles demands a trade following a 1991-1992 season in which the 76ers finished 35-47, their worst mark since 1975. Each of the subsequent four seasons in Philadelphia ended with bottom two finishes in the Eastern Conference, except once...
1989-90 Philadelphia 76ers: the Beginning of the Barkley Era
October 16th, 2011 at 9:43 PM
***PHOTO1*** The 76ers teams of the 1980's were consistently at the top of the NBA. With top talents like Moses Malone, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, and Maurice Cheeks, Philadelphia could compete with any roster in the league. However as the decade started to come to a close the roster began to look...
The 1982-83 Philadelphia 76ers: Malone Brings the City Redemption
October 15th, 2011 at 10:47 PM
***PHOTO1*** After a disappointing end to the 1981-82 season and an active off-season, the Philadelphia 76ers returned the next year with a vengeance and an unwavering eye on a return to the NBA Finals. In July of 1981, between the two seasons, investor Harold Katz and H. Katz Capital Group...
The 1981-82 Philadelphia 76ers: Another Great Season for the Great Doctor J
October 12th, 2011 at 5:26 PM
***PHOTO1*** The next great Philadelphia 76ers team we chose to honor was another of Julius Erving’s; the team around him, however, was quite different. After the 1976-77 season in which the Sixers were dubbed “one of the greatest teams not to win a championship,” the 76ers organization and head coach Gene...
The 1976-77 Philadelphia 76ers: One of the Best Teams to Never Win a Championship
October 9th, 2011 at 7:08 PM
The year was 1976. The country was celebrating its bicentennial. And fittingly, the city of Philadelphia was celebrating its 76ers. Before the season started an impressive roster was made even more impressive through an addition that would go down as one of the best moves in franchise history. The signing...
The 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers: the Greatest Team in Philadelphia Sports History
October 2nd, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Before the 1966-67 season the NBA was dominated by the Boston Celtics. The Celtics had just completed their eighth straight championship season and had the number of their new rival Philadelphia 76ers. The former Syracuse Nationals franchise became the Philadelphia 76ers in 1963 and from there the rivalry was born....
Philadelphia 76ers’ Biggest Disappointments of the Last 20 Years
August 25th, 2011 at 6:55 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Philadelphia 76ers are regarded as one of the most accomplished and storied franchises in the history of the NBA. Since 1963, the 76ers have won two championships ('67, '83) and have appeared in six NBA Finals ('67, '77, '80, '82, '83, '01). They are eight time division champions ('66,...
Charles Barkley’s Take on the 76ers
August 13th, 2011 at 7:20 PM
***PHOTO1*** On Wednesday, Charles Barkley was a guest on 97.5 The Fanatic with Mike Missanelli. When asked what he thought about the current state of the Sixers, Barkley did not hesitate to give his honest opinion. He is a huge fan of Jrue Holiday and Thaddeus Young, but especially...
Former Sixer Armen “The Hammer” Gilliam Suffers Fatal Heart Attack
July 6th, 2011 at 3:39 PM
Former Sixer Armen “The Hammer” Gilliam died today after suffering a heart attack while playing pick-up basketball at an LA Fitness gym in Pittsburgh, PA. He was rushed to St. Claire Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
In college, Gilliam was the star player of the 1987 UNLV Runnin’...
Happy Birthday Allen Iverson: a Look Back on His Effect on The NBA and Pop Culture
June 7th, 2011 at 3:55 PM
On paper, Allen Iverson’s career achievements show first hand that he is one of the best basketball players of all-time. Number 17 on the career scoring list, the eleven time all-star, 2001 NBA MVP, 1997 rookie of the year, four time scoring champion, and two time all-star MVP has proven...