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🔴🔵 Philadelphia 76ers – Team Snapshot

🛡️ Team Identity

Established: 1946 as the Syracuse Nationals
Relocated to Philadelphia in 1963, becoming the 76ers
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
League/Division: NBA – Eastern Conference, Atlantic Division
Team Colors: Red, White, Blue, Silver
Mascot: Franklin the Dog – A blue fuzzy dog named after Benjamin Franklin, popular with fans and kids
Nickname: “Sixers”, derived from 1776, the year of American independence

🏟️ Home Arena

Name: Wells Fargo Center
Capacity: Approx. 20,478 for basketball
Opened: 1996
Location: South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Notable: The team is planning a new arena, 76 Place at Market East, targeted for 2031

🔥 Logo Description

The primary logo features a classic basketball with “76” in the center, surrounded by 13 stars, representing the original 13 colonies.
The design reflects Philadelphia’s revolutionary history and America’s founding.
The logo has remained traditional and patriotic, with slight modern refinements over the years.

🧠 Head Coach

Nick Nurse (hired in 2023) – 2019 NBA Champion coach with the Raptors, known for creative defensive schemes and adaptability

🌟 Current Top Players (2024–2025)

Joel Embiid (C) – 2023 NBA MVP, dominant scorer and defender, franchise cornerstone
Tyrese Maxey (PG/SG) – Emerging All-Star, dynamic and speedy guard
Tobias Harris (SF/PF) – Versatile forward with scoring and rebounding
Kelly Oubre Jr., De’Anthony Melton, Patrick Beverley – Contributing role players
Paul Reed, Mo Bamba, Ricky Council IV – Bench and depth options
James Harden – Traded to LA Clippers in 2023

🐐 Legends / Top Past Players

Wilt Chamberlain – Hall of Fame center, scored 100 points in a game, led 1967 championship team
Julius “Dr. J” Erving – ABA & NBA legend, high-flying forward and cultural icon
Allen Iverson – 2001 MVP, 11× All-Star, one of the greatest pound-for-pound players ever
Charles Barkley – Hall of Fame forward and rebounding force
Moses Malone – 1983 NBA Champion and Finals MVP
Maurice Cheeks, Dikembe Mutombo, Doug Collins, Hal Greer, Billy Cunningham – Franchise legends across eras
Andre Iguodala, Ben Simmons, Jrue Holiday – Recent contributors

⚔️ Rival Teams

Boston Celtics – One of the NBA’s oldest and fiercest rivalries
New York Knicks – Atlantic Division rivalry
Brooklyn Nets – Recent tension during playoff matchups
Miami Heat – Strong recent playoff clashes
Toronto Raptors – Intense matchups including the 2019 Kawhi Game 7 buzzer-beater

🏆 Championships & Playoff Highlights

NBA Championships (3):
- 1955 – As Syracuse Nationals
- 1967 – Led by Wilt Chamberlain
- 1983 – Led by Moses Malone and Dr. J, famous “Fo’, Fo’, Fo’” playoff run
NBA Finals Appearances: 9
Eastern Conference Titles: 9
Playoff Appearances: 50+
Recent Highlight:
- Regular playoff appearances since 2018
- 2023: Joel Embiid won MVP, but Sixers lost in 2nd round to Boston

🎉 Fun Fact

The team is named after 1776, the year the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia—hence “76ers.”
Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game (1962) is still the most points scored in a single NBA game — and was by a Sixers player.

💰 Annual Revenue

Estimated Annual Revenue (2023): Approx. $430 million
(According to Forbes; driven by strong branding, historical legacy, and consistent playoff performance)

Team Valuation: Over $4.3 billion

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