Picking the best Philadelphia 76ers of all time is certainly no mean feat. It takes a lot to separate great players from legendary players, and the 76ers sure have plenty of talent.
Picking the best Philadelphia 76ers of all time is certainly no mean feat. It takes a lot to separate great players from legendary players, and the 76ers sure have plenty of talent. Over the years, many superstars have graced the stage with the Sixers. The likes of Allen Iverson, Charles Barkley, Bobby Jones, and Wilt Chamberlain come to mind.
Picking a handful of diamonds from a bunch of sparkling gems is really a tough ask. Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers know just how majestic these athletes are on court. The best of them are gravity-defying champions, talented and skillful in pursuit of the ultimate NBA championship prize!
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The Philadelphia 76ers are one of those legendary NBA teams. They’ve been at the top of the table in the Eastern Conference many times, and they’ve dropped down the table at others. Consider that their regular season wins number is 2,857 games, and their losses are 2,693 games, for an average win/loss percentage of .515. During the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers have a similar record. They have won 222 games, and lost 210 games, for an average of .514.
All in all, the Philadelphia 76ers have racked up 49 playoff berths and claimed 5 division titles during the regular season. During the playoffs, they’ve accumulated 9 Conference Championships and 3 NBA Championships. So, without further ado, let’s check out their best seasons and the players who made it all possible.
Championship Performances for 76ers
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* During 1954 – 1955, the 76ers won the Division Finals against the Celtics (3-1), and they won the NBA Finals against the Pistons (4-3).
* During 1966 - 1967, the Philadelphia 76ers won the Division Semifinals against the Royals, the Division Finals against the Celtics, and the NBA Finals against the Warriors. They played against the Warriors and won 4-2. The Most Valued Player (MVP) was Wilt Chamberlain.
* During 1982 – 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers won the Conference Semifinals against the Knicks, 4-0. They won the Conference Finals against the Bucks, 4-1. The Philadelphia 76ers won the NBA Finals against the LA Lakers, 4 – 0. The Most Valued Player (MVP) was Moses Malone.
* During 2000 -2001, the Philadelphia 76ers made it all the way to the NBA finals, but they lost against the LA Lakers 4-1. The MVP was Allen Iversen. On their way to the NBA finals, they beat the Pacers 3-1, the Raptors 4-3, and the Bucks 4-3.
In 2019-2020, the 76ers were ranked at #5 in the Eastern Conference (March 2020) with 35 wins, 22 losses, and a win the percentage of 0.614. Feel free to follow the Philadelphia 76ers performance at the 888sport NJ blog – we've got you covered all the way!
The All-Time 76ers Team
Since every NBA team can have a max of 15 players, and 13 of them can be active during each game, we've chosen 20 players to make up the all-time 76ers team. These guys are the creme de la creme!
* Wilt Chamberlain – 1964-1965, through 1967-1968. Center.
* Moses Malone – 1982-1983, through 1985-1986. Center and Power Forward.
* Hal Greer – 1963-1964, through 1972-1973. Point Guard and Shooting Guard.
* Julius Erving - 1976-1977, through 1986-1987. Small Forward.
* Billy Cunningham – 1965-1966 through 1971-1972 & 1974-1975 through 1975-1976. Power Forward and Small Forward.
* Dolph Schayes - 1963-1964. Center and Power Forward.
* Charles Barkley – 1984-1985, through 1991-1992. Power Forward and Small Forward.
* Chet Walker – 1963-1964, through 1967-1968. Small Forward.
* Bobby Jones – 1979-1980, through 1985-1986. Power forward.
* Archie Clark – 1968-1969, through 1970-1971. Point Guard and Shooting Guard.
* Andre Iguodala - 2004-2005 through 2011-2012. Small Forward and Shooting Guard.
* Eric Snow – 1997-1998, through 2003-2004. Point Guard and Shooting Guard.
* Dr J – 1976-1977, through 1986-1987. Small Forward.
* Allen Iverson – 1996-1997, through 2005-2006. Point Guard and Shooting Guard.
* Maurice Cheeks – 1978-1979, through 1988-1989. Point Guard.
* Darryl Dawkins – 1975-1976, through 1981-1982. Center.
* Lucious Jackson – 1964-1965, through 1971-1972. Center and Power Forward.
* Andrew Toney – 1980-1981, through 1987-1988. Shooting Guard.
* Paul Arizin – 1950-1951, through 1961-1962. Enrolled in Marine Corps 1952/53-1053/54. Small Forward.
* Doug Collins – 1973-1974, through 1980-1981. Shooting Guard.
These guys in combination comprised some of the best of the best for the Philadelphia 76ers. They were immensely talented at the time they were drafted, and certainly rank among the best all-time Philadelphia 76ers.
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*Allen Iverson Pic By Matt Slocum and AP.
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