The team is bringing back its iconic black uniforms from the 2000-01 season, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Eastern Conference championship-winning team. It also marks the anniversary of Allen Iverson’s MVP-winning campaign, when he averaged a league-high 31 points per game.
The 76ers wore the all-black uniforms from 1997 to 2009. The 2000-01 team, spearheaded by Iverson and Defensive Player of the Year Dikembe Mutombo, was one of the most successful squads in 76ers history.
The Hardwood Classic Edition uniform is made to resemble the original look from a past era, with “Sixers” spelled out across the chest and a “76” logo on the shorts.
Philadelphia’s threads include the popular “Sixers” watermark with a star as the dot over the “i,” and a basketball whisking underneath it. The franchise had the “Sixers” watermark on its uniforms from 1997 to 2009.
“This uniform is more than just a piece of fabric; it represents an era of franchise history that embraced a distinct identity and captured the attention of the entire city,” 76ers chief operating officer Lara Price said in the statement. “To see these uniforms back out on that court will bring back a lot of nostalgia, and we are excited to share that in many different ways with our fans this season.”
Philadelphia went 56-26 in 2000-01, reaching the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games, marking the franchise’s last Finals appearance.
The Philadelphia 76ers have their answer for this upcoming season’s classic jersey.
The 76ers will also play on a classic-edition-themed court, which was unveiled Thursday.
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