The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the more storied franchises in the league as their history spans back to their days as the Syracuse Nationals back in the 1940s. Thus far, the Sixers have been around for 77 years since the 1949-50 season as they have had a number of phenomenal players wear their uniform and make an impact on the organization.
In terms of free agents, the Sixers have had quite a few come in and put their stamp on the team. Some have been huge hits while others have been duds. Many can debate which one is which with nearly every player in an effort to decide the best in the world. It's the way the world works.
HoopsHype ranked the best free agent signing in each team's history and landed on the great Moses Malone for Philadelphia:
The Rockets, Malone’s prior team, had just switched ownership, so when Malone signed a six-year, $13.2 million offer sheet with the Philadelphia 76ers, they said the reigning league MVP did not fit into their plans at that cost and let him walk, though they were at least able to make it a sign-and-trade with Philadelphia that included a first-round pick going back to the Rockets.
Malone brought a championship to Philadelphia in his first season with the Sixers in 1982-83. He averaged 24.5 points and 15.3 rebounds during the season on his way to winning the MVP award. He then followed that up with averages of 26.0 points and 15.8 rebounds in the playoffs as he went on to win finals MVP as well.
In terms of free agents, the Sixers have had quite a few come in and put their stamp on the team. Some have been huge hits while others have been duds. Many can debate which one is which with nearly every player in an effort to decide the best in the world. It's the way the world works.
HoopsHype ranked the best free agent signing in each team's history and landed on the great Moses Malone for Philadelphia:
The Rockets, Malone’s prior team, had just switched ownership, so when Malone signed a six-year, $13.2 million offer sheet with the Philadelphia 76ers, they said the reigning league MVP did not fit into their plans at that cost and let him walk, though they were at least able to make it a sign-and-trade with Philadelphia that included a first-round pick going back to the Rockets.
Malone brought a championship to Philadelphia in his first season with the Sixers in 1982-83. He averaged 24.5 points and 15.3 rebounds during the season on his way to winning the MVP award. He then followed that up with averages of 26.0 points and 15.8 rebounds in the playoffs as he went on to win finals MVP as well.
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