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The Philadelphia 76ers (get Philadelphia 76ers tickets), known as the Sixers for short, are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the NBA. Hip Hop, the rabbit is their official mascot.

The Philadelphia 76ers (get Philadelphia 76ers tickets) play their home games at the Wachovia Center and their team colors are Black, Red, Gold, Blue and White.

Philadelphia 76ers basketball history

The Philadelphia 76ers (get Philadelphia 76ers tickets) came into the league neither in Philadelphia nor known as the 76ers. The Syracuse Nationals moved to Philadelphia in 1963 after the Warriors packed up and left for San Francisco. Since then, the Philadelphia 76ers have had an interesting history, being one of the greatest teams of all time and also one of the worst.

The 76ers (get Philadelphia 76ers tickets) have had on and off seasons, tasting both success and failure but they have one of the largest fan followings thanks to their splendid play skills. They have given one excellent on court performance after another thus gaining a special place in the league.

Popularity of the Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers (get Philadelphia 76ers tickets) are one of the most admired NBA teams and have a large fan following. They are known far and wide for their 'win-win' attitude and gutsy play. In 1966, the 76ers posted a mark of 68-13, which remains one of the greatest single season records in basketball history.

In 1976, a historic move was made that forever changed the fate of the Philadelphia 76ers (get Philadelphia 76ers tickets) and the NBA (get NBA tickets now!). The team was under new ownership, whose first move was to bring in ABA superstar Julius 'Dr. J' Erving to the team. Dr. J revolutionized the game. His high flying dunks and incredible showmanship made for sellout crowds wherever the team went and made basketball fun to watch. Dr. J paved the way for high scorers such as Michael Jordan.

Today, the Philadelphia 76ers (get Philadelphia 76ers tickets) are a very successful team. Allen Iverson is a true NBA superstar averaging 27 points per game and almost six assists per game over his career. Iverson is joined on the court by Eric Snow. Snow has proven to be a successful accomplice to Iverson for years and does his share of scoring and dunking the ball. Along with Glenn Robinson and Aaron McKie, the 76ers have a potent offense that can contend with any team in the Eastern Conference.

Till date, the Philadelphia 76ers (get Philadelphia 76ers tickets) have won 3 NBA Championships, 5 conference titles and 11 division titles. They also boast of 12 Basketball Hall of Fame inductions.

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