Philadelphia 76Ers Tickets

Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ‘Philadelphia 76ers’ has never disappointed their fans. Every year is a good year for this professional basketball team. The name of the team stems from the fact that Philadelphia was declared an independent state in 1976. The name was chosen by Walter Stalberg.’ ‘Sixers’ is a catchy alternate name used by the media. The Philadelphia 76ers’ plays in the Atlantic division of National Basketball Association. They are one of the oldest franchisers of NBA.

The Philadelphia 76ers was founded in 1939 by Ed Snider. Team colors are red, royal blue and white. Home color is represented by white and when the team is playing away from hometown, red is the color to represent them. The team was originally known as ‘Syracuse Nationals’ or ‘Philadelphia Warriors’. It was mutually decided amongst the team authorities to change the name once the franchise was moved to Philadelphia.

Right from the outset, the Philadelphia 76ers has been a good team. Their gaming record is laden with Conference and Championship titles. Led by coach Doug Collins, this side has seen the best of the NBA players. Allen Iverson, Moses Malone, Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving and Charles Barkley are names that need no introduction. They are the shining stars twinkling with conspicuous spark on the skies of basketball.

The Philadelphia 76ers has won two NBA championships. The first championship was won in 1966-1967 under the captainship of Chamberlain. The team was able to grab the title back in 1982-83. The team made it into the finals of 2001 Championship but was defeated by Los Angeles Lakers. Although admittedly the team has not been able to win any NBA titles ever since but the side over all is strong and the fans never lost hope and interest. They have, to their credit, a total of 3 Championships, 5 Conference and 11 Divisional titles.

The Philadelphia 76ers started their basketball career with a loss in first season but their athletic performance and maneuverings led them to the playoffs. The team showed consistency, skill and devotion. Their games are always a treat and never do they give up without a fight. This is what keeps the fans intrigued and they rush to buy Philadelphia 76ers tickets. The team begins its new season in the coming year. The fans expect an improved performance from their young players. Although 2010 was not a good year for the team but their unmistakable potential and energy is what attracts the fans to the arena.

With the eviction of Andre Miller, the major responsibility lies on the shoulders of Andre Igoudala. Fans have a lot of hopes glued with the captain. He is versatile and athletic. With time his skills have honed and his game has matured and he seems fully capable of handling the team’s responsibility. There is no reason why he would not be able to defeat the opponents if he gets support from Kyle Korver and Samuel Dalembert. Players like Jrue Holiday and Thaddeus are a promising prospect.

The Philadelphia 76ers begins their new season which includes a series of basketball bouts against regular teams like Knicks, Nets and Celtics among other teams. Beating Warriors, Kings, Timberwolves, and Nets in the NBA Draft Lottery, they managed to be the second pick. This indicates how strong and coveted this side is. Winning or losing is irrelevant, relevant is your performance and devotion to the game. Performance at its best is the forte of The Philadelphia 76ers.

Fans are looking forward to another exciting season of their team. You too can be a part of that by buying Philadelphia 76ers tickets on a discount rate. The ‘Sixers’ do not promise a win but you are guaranteed to enjoy the speediness and swiftness of the game and players.