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Philadelphia 76ers
History 1947-2021 (75 seasons)

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Teams Philadelphia 76ers
Founded in 1946 and originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA and one of only eight (out of 23) to survive the league's first decade. The 76ers have had a prominent history, with many Hall of Fame players having played for the organization, including Dolph Schayes, Hal Greer, Wilt Chamberlain, Chet Walker, Billy Cunningham, Julius Erving, Maurice Cheeks, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone, Charles Barkley, and Allen Iverson. They have won three NBA championships, with their first coming as the Syracuse Nationals in 1955. The second title came in 1967, a team which was led by Chamberlain. The third title came in 1983, won by a team led by Erving and Malone. The 76ers have only been back to the NBA Finals once since then: in 2001, where they were led by Iverson and lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.
Founded in 1946 and originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA and one of only eight (out of 23) to survive the league's first decade. The 76ers have had a prominent history, with many Hall of Fame players having played for the organization, including Dolph Schayes, Hal Greer, Wilt Chamberlain, Chet Walker, Billy Cunningham, Julius Erving, Maurice Cheeks, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone, Charles Barkley, and Allen Iverson. They have won three NBA championships, with their first coming as the Syracuse Nationals in 1955. The second title came in 1967, a team which was led by Chamberlain. The third title came in 1983, won by a team led by Erving and Malone. The 76ers have only been back to the NBA Finals once since then: in 2001, where they were led by Iverson and lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.

Recap

Founded in 1946 and originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA and one of only eight (out of 23) to survive the league's first decade.

The 76ers have had a prominent history, with many Hall of Fame players having played for the organization, including Dolph Schayes, Hal Greer, Wilt Chamberlain, Chet Walker, Billy Cunningham, Julius Erving, Maurice Cheeks, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone, Charles Barkley, and Allen Iverson. They have won three NBA championships, with their first coming as the Syracuse Nationals in 1955. The second title came in 1967, a team which was led by Chamberlain. The third title came in 1983, won by a team led by Erving and Malone. The 76ers have only been back to the NBA Finals once since then: in 2001, where they were led by Iverson and lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.

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1951 Syracuse Nationals
1947-2021 (75 seasons)

Philadelphia 76ers Team History

All-time franchise record
3034-2828 (.518)
3 championships in 9 appearances

Franchise History

1964-2021
Philadelphia 76ers (NBA)
1950-1963
Syracuse Nationals (NBA)
1947-1949
Syracuse Nationals (NBL)

Top Seasons

Year Record Result
2001 56-26 Lost NBA Finals
1983 65-17 Won NBA Finals
1982 58-24 Lost NBA Finals
1980 59-23 Lost NBA Finals
1977 50-32 Lost NBA Finals
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Last 5 Seasons

Year Record Result
2021 49-23 Lost Conference Semifinals
2020 43-30 Lost First Round
2019 51-31 Lost Conference Semifinals
2018 52-30 Lost Conference Semifinals
2017 28-54 Missed Playoffs
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1st Round Draft Picks

Year Rd/Pick Player
2021 1 / 28 Jaden Springer SG
2020 1 / 21 Tyrese Maxey PG
2019 1 / 24 Ty Jerome PG
2018 1 / 10 Mikal Bridges SF
2018 1 / 26 Landry Shamet PG
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Longest Serving GM's

Tenure Years General Manager
1975-86 12 Pat Williams
1955-63 9 Danny Biasone
1999-07 9 Billy King
1949-55 7 Leo Ferris
1967-70 4 Jack Ramsay
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Team Owners

Tenure Years Owner
2012-21 10 David Blitzer
2012-21 10 Joshua Harris
1997-11 15 Ed Snider
1997-11 15 Comcast Spectacor
1982-96 15 Harold Katz
1977-81 5 Fitz Eugene Dixon, Jr.
1964-76 13 Irv Kosloff
1964-65 2 Ike Richman
1947-63 17 Danny Biasone
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Philadelphia 76ers Media Guidepublication
Philadelphia 76ers Media Guide
79 issues 1947-2025
This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history,...
/ This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history, and season schedule. Released annually, it serves journalists, broadcasters, and fans by offering accurate profiles, statistics, and historical records. The guide enhances media coverage, fan engagement, and promotional efforts.
1954-55 Syracuse Nationals NBA Champions Team Photo and Statisticspublication
1954-55 Syracuse Nationals NBA Champions Team Photo and Statistics
Page from publication 1969
The Sporting News released a large annual guide every year that covered all team, league, and player stats, as...
/ The Sporting News released a large annual guide every year that covered all team, league, and player stats, as well as a detailed breakdown of each team. This was considered the official NBA guide for many decades.
1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers Team Statistics and Championship Overviewpublication
1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers Team Statistics and Championship Overview
Page from publication 1969
The Sporting News released a large annual guide every year that covered all team, league, and player stats, as...
/ The Sporting News released a large annual guide every year that covered all team, league, and player stats, as well as a detailed breakdown of each team. This was considered the official NBA guide for many decades.
1967-68 Philadelphia 76ers Team Roster and Spectrum Arena Overviewpublication
1967-68 Philadelphia 76ers Team Roster and Spectrum Arena Overview
Page from publication 1969
The Sporting News released a large annual guide every year that covered all team, league, and player stats, as...
/ The Sporting News released a large annual guide every year that covered all team, league, and player stats, as well as a detailed breakdown of each team. This was considered the official NBA guide for many decades.

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