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Between franchise stars: the Philadelphia 76ers story
Franchise era
2006–07—2012–13
Between franchise stars
Philadelphia 76ers
The story in one sentence
Iguodala and Holiday led respectable playoff groups before Philadelphia chose a more radical long-term path.
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Competitive teams give way to a reset
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Andre Iguodala, Jrue Holiday and Thaddeus Young gave the era its recognizable core.
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Its ending created the conditions for the process and embiid.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2006–07
What came before
Iverson's fearlessness made him an MVP and cultural icon, carrying a defense-first supporting cast to the Finals.
2009
Eastern Conference First Round: Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic
2012
Eastern Conference First Round: Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls
2012
Eastern Conference Semifinals: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics
After 2012–13
What came next
Years of asset accumulation produced Embiid, whose dominance returned Philadelphia to annual contention while Maxey became the next homegrown pillar.
The core