Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, they play their home games at Wells Fargo Center.
The Philadelphia 76ers stand as one of the NBA’s most historic franchises, with a legacy spanning over seven decades. Here’s a comprehensive overview of their notable achievements and records:
Championship Success
- Three NBA Championships:
- 1955 (as Syracuse Nationals)
- 1967 (led by Wilt Chamberlain)
- 1983 (with Julius Erving and Moses Malone)
Individual Achievements
- NBA MVP Awards:
- Wilt Chamberlain (multiple times)
- Allen Iverson (2001)
- Joel Embiid (2022, 2023)
- Notable Records:
- Joel Embiid holds the franchise record for points in a game (70)
- Wilt Chamberlain recorded the most rebounds in a game (43)
- Multiple players share the record for most three-pointers made in a game (9)
Franchise Leaders
- Career Minutes Played:
- Hal Greer leads with 39,788 minutes
- Allen Iverson (29,879)
- Dolph Schayes (29,800)
- Rebound Leaders:
- Dolph Schayes tops the list with 11,256 rebounds
- Red Kerr (9,506)
- Charles Barkley (7,079)
- Assist Leaders:
- Maurice Cheeks holds the record with 6,212 assists
- Hal Greer (4,540)
- Allen Iverson (4,385)
Retired Numbers
- #2 – Moses Malone (1982-86, 1993-94)
- #3 – Allen Iverson (1996-2006, 2009-10)
- #4 – Dolph Schayes (1949-1963)
- #6 – Julius Erving (1976-1987)
- #10 – Maurice Cheeks (1978-1989)
- #13 – Wilt Chamberlain (1965-1968)
- #15 – Hal Greer (1958-1973)
- #24 – Bobby Jones (1978-1986)
- #32 – Billy Cunningham (1965-1972, 1974-76)
- #34 – Charles Barkley (1984-1992)
Notable Hall of Fame Members
- Wilt Chamberlain – One of the NBA’s most dominant centers
- Julius Erving – Legendary scorer and showman
- Allen Iverson – Franchise scoring leader and cultural icon
- Moses Malone – Three-time NBA MVP and dominant rebounder
- Dolph Schayes – Original franchise star and pioneering figure
- Hal Greer – Franchise’s first retired number
- Billy Cunningham – Won championships as both player and coach
- Maurice Cheeks – Franchise leader in assists and steals
- Bobby Jones – Elite defender and key contributor to 1983 championship
- Charles Barkley – Dominant power forward and fan favorite