Allen Iverson’s 2001 Sixers embodied Philly’s brash, gritty soul − and changed basketball culture forever
- Written by Jared Bahir Browsh, Assistant Teaching Professor of Critical Sports Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
It’s unusual for a professional sports franchise to plan a yearlong celebration for a team that didn’t win a championship.
But it is also rare that a group of players represents the vibe and culture of a city so accurately as the Philadelphia 76ers did back in 2001.
Throughout the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Sixers will honor the 25th...