Philadelphia 76ers · Franchise era 6 of 8
Iverson: the Philadelphia 76ers story
Franchise era
1996–97—2005–06
Iverson
Philadelphia 76ers
The story in one sentence
Iverson's fearlessness made him an MVP and cultural icon, carrying a defense-first supporting cast to the Finals.
01
Defiance, scoring and the 2001 Finals
02
Allen Iverson, Dikembe Mutombo and Aaron McKie gave the era its recognizable core.
03
Its ending created the conditions for between franchise stars.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 1996–97
What came before
Barkley became a singular force, but Philadelphia's declining roster led to his trade and a full rebuild.
2001
Eastern Conference Semifinals: Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors
2001
Eastern Conference Finals: Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks
2001
NBA Finals: Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers
After 2005–06
What came next
Iguodala and Holiday led respectable playoff groups before Philadelphia chose a more radical long-term path.
The core