Deadspin: Philadelphia 76ers

Miami TV Anchor: "The Heat Will Play Either The Celtics Or The 69ers"

Timothy Burke — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:54:03 EDT

Here's a clip from today's Local 10 News Saturday Morning on Miami ABC affiliate WPLG previewing the Eastern Conference finals before tonight's Game Seven between Boston and Philadelphia. More »

KG: "Philly Fans Are Fair-Weather." Inquirer Writer: "Oh Yeah? Boston's Racist!"

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:05:00 EDT

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A few days back, Kevin Garnett said — or at least implied — that 76ers fans are fair-weather. It stung a bit, considering the Sixers have been terrible for the better part of a decade, and basketball is a distant fourth in Philly hearts. (That's not a knock; some sport has to be fourth.) Mostly it was KG being a dick, because KG's good at being a dick. But it led to some soul-searching. And also this, from the Inky's John Mitchell: More »

TNT Should Not Have Allowed This Morbidly Obese Sixers Fan To Participate In The Shirt-Off

Timothy Burke — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT

The Utah State Aggies have a superfan named Wild Bill who distracts free throw shooters by wearing bizarre, Disney-inspired outfits that often reveal his generous girth. More »

"We Talkin' ’Bout Practice": Allen Iverson's Famous Rant Was 10 Years Ago Today

Dom Cosentino — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:25:00 EDT

The video above—and any other existing clip that happens to be floating around on YouTube—can't do justice to Allen Iverson's press conference of May 7, 2002. The Practice Rant has come down through the years as a scattering of hilariously defiant, repetitious sound bites. But what made it a masterpiece was the entirety of it, a rapid-fire burst of genuine emotion that lasted for roughly 30 minutes. We're probably never going to see the likes of it again. More »

Lou Williams Tries To Sit, Andre Iguodala Yanks His Seat

Dom Cosentino — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:20:34 EDT

It's been a tough run of late for the 76ers. They had lost three straight and seven of nine heading into last night's appointment in Cleveland, and their CEO is now soliciting personnel input from the internet. But because they earned a much-needed road win, garbage time offered an occasion to smile, unwind, and launch a prank war. More »

76ers CEO Invites Fans To Be "Our Twitter GM," Uses Poor Grammar

Dom Cosentino — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:20:00 EDT

The Philadelphia 76ers began the season 20-9, but they're now hovering near .500 and clinging to the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference. Adam Aron, the team's ever-engaging CEO, is apparently open to any and all suggestions from his nearly 15,000 Twitter followers. It's doubtful Joe from Fishtown will have any actual impact on personnel decisions, but the floor's you'res, you guys. More »

Courtside Sixers Fan (Possibly) Yells Racist Slur At Jeremy Lin

Erik Malinowski — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:05:00 EDT

As the Knicks were closing out their 82-79 win over the Sixers in Philadelphia tonight, Jeremy Lin headed over in the direction of the scorer's table and a courtside Sixers fan yelled ... something in his direction. Initial conclusions seem to point to "hey, chink". I can't make heads or tails of what she actually said, but whatever it was, she was mighty proud or herself afterward, as was her nearby companion. More »

Nothing Brings Out The A-Listers Like Knicks-Sixers (Linsanity Is Officially Dead)

Sean Newell — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:27:42 EDT

Ever wondered where all the big names in the Big Apple sit for the hottest ticket town? Well, keep wondering. In the interim, check out this seating chart from today's Knicks game against the Philadelphia 76ers. More »

Tonight's 76ers Broadcast Honored The Stilt By Naming Wilt "Cahmberlain" Player Of The Game

Timothy Burke — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:48:45 EST

In Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia's defense, Wilt probably couldn't spell his own name after that performance, either. More »

Report: Allen Iverson In Talks To Play In Puerto Rico

Dom Cosentino — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:15:00 EST

The Puerto Rican league is basically trying to sell the 36-year-old Iverson an opportunity to prove himself to teams in the NBA. It's not like he's already tried to do this or anything. [Yahoo!] More »

Of Course Darryl Dawkins Wore An Alligator Skin Suit And Smooth-Talked A Sixers Sideline Reporter Last Night

Dom Cosentino — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:20:00 EST

Some athletes never outgrow their outsized personas, even long after retirement. So it is with Darryl Dawkins (aka "Chocolate Thunder"), the one and only backboard-busting native of the planet Lovetron. Here he is at Kings-Sixers in Philly, looking sharp as he sprinkles in some of that old charm at the end of this interview with Comcast SportsNet's Meredith Marakovits. [The 700 Level] More »

Malik Rose Channeled His Inner "Negro-Damus" In A Prediction During Last Night's 76ers Game

Timothy Burke — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:53:24 EST

Malik Rose is the newest addition to the Philadelphia 76ers TV broadcasts on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, and his relaxed attitude and willingness to say anything are quickly becoming apparent, as we saw on last night's broadcast of the Sixers' bout with Detroit. I, too, am curious what other predictions were made by Negro-Damus. More »

Some People Don't Want To Believe Lou Williams's Story About Treating His Would-Be Gunman To Fast Food

Dom Cosentino — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:20:00 EST

76ers guard Lou Williams made a few people laugh with his heartwarming tale of nearly being robbed at gunpoint on a Philly street on Christmas Eve, only to be saved because the thief recognized him, after which Williams treated the man to some food at McDonald's. But was it true? There are those in Philly who have their doubts, but Williams had not gone to the police, and the Sixers have made it known they're not commenting any further. Let reader James S., who emailed us this morning, speak for the skeptics: More »

Gunman Decides Not To Rob The 76ers' Lou Williams, Lets Williams Take Him For Fast Food Instead

Dom Cosentino — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:21:41 EST

That's the story Williams told reporters in the locker room prior to tonight's season opener against the Trail Blazers in Portland, anyway. According to the Philadelphia Daily News, Williams said a man approached him as his car was stopped on a Philly street on Christmas Eve, knocked on the car's window, and brandished a gun. The man then recognized Williams. More »

Molesty Sixers Mascot Needs Somebody Inside Him

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:35:00 EST

We're just going to assume that B. Franklin Dogg is going to win the fan vote to become the next 76ers mascot, because his bedroom eyes and S&M collar make us laugh every time. He's McGruff, the Sex Crime Dog. "Hey kids! B. Franklin Dogg's van is full of candy!" More »

Your 76ers Mascot Choices Are A.) Patriotic B.) Molesty C.) Tripping Balls

Barry Petchesky — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:35:00 EST

Hip-Hop is dead. But of the contenders to the throne—Big Ben, B. Franklin Dogg, and Phil E. Moose—only one can represent the Sixers with hot dog cannons blazing. It's up to you to vote, but there's not really a lesser of three evils here. [Sixers.com] More »

Andre Iguodala Is: Dragonfly Jones

Barry Petchesky — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:45:03 EDT

It looks like the Sixers forward has spent the lockout watching DVDs of Martin, as he goes deep into the archive of non-Sheneneh recurring characters. [Twitter, via The700Level] More »

Former Sixers President Pat Croce Is Now A Pirate Hunting Bro

Barry Petchesky — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:20:59 EDT

Pat Croce has worn many hats: physical therapist, entrepreneur, owner and president of the Philadelphia 76ers, motivational speaker, Jim Croce hanger-on, philanthropist, and, of late, "pirate aficionado." More »

Spencer Hawes Honors The Seattle SuperSonics With A Terrible Haircut

Emma Carmichael — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:25:00 EDT

The people of Seattle will go to great lengths to honor their former team. They will heckle billionaires. They will refuse free, courtside seats to the NBA playoffs. And they will shave an outline of the Seattle Space Needle into the backs of their heads. More »

"Goddamn It, I'm Rich," Backup Sixers Guard Lou Williams Tells Us In New Rap Video

Jack Dickey — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:10:00 EDT

Some of the players drafted tonight will become stars, despite our dire predictions, some will be busts, and others will forever be NBA rotation guys, the Lou Williamses of the world, who, try as they might, just aren't quite as good as Jrue Holiday. More »

Dennis Rodman Recognizes The Importance Of Family

Brian Hickey — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:15:00 EDT

Your morning roundup for April 2, the day that the color starts returning to the knuckles of passengers and crew on Southwest Flight 812, the plane with a three-foot hole in its side. More »

Even Sixers Broadcaster Eric Snow Can't Stay Awake For An Entire Sixers Game

Emma Carmichael — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:50:00 EST

Eric Snow, Comcast SportsNet's color analyst for the Sixers, seemed to drift off in the middle of the Philadelphia-Houston game last night. 7th & Pattison recorded the moment for our scrutiny: with just a few minutes remaining in the second quarter, Snow seems to bail on his play-by-play man, Marc Zumoff. After a few seconds of silence, Zumoff asks Snow, "You meditating?" Snow stirs, mutters something about "trying to stay awoke," and then attempts to relate his in-game catnap to a player's need for a "burst of energy." The Sixers went on to win, 114-105. More »

Tim Tebow's Hyperbaric Chamber Lets Him Use Oxygen Better Than You, Too

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:45:00 EDT

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

And On The Eighth Day, God Ejected Lasorda

Dashiell Bennett — Fri, 21 May 2010 06:30:50 EDT

This Explains A Little More About AI's Absence

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:45:00 EST

Tawanna Iverson filed for divorce, after 8 1/2 years of marriage. Unemployed father, sick child, broken home; it's like the Iversons are a microcosm for every recession-hit Rust Belt family. Besides the millions of dollars. [Philly Daily News] More »

Well, That AI/Philly Reunion Was Fun

Barry Petchesky — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:15:00 EST

The Sixers announced Allen Iverson won't return to the team, ostensibly to spend time with his ailing daughter. Then why was he in Charlotte over the weekend, partying it up with Jermaine Dupri? [Philly Daily News] More »

Sixers Have Something For Everyone, Except Basketball Fans

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST

Philly hired a VH1 reality show host to give lonely fans dating advice, and next week sees a postgame concert from noted NBA player favorite Matisyahu. The Iverson sideshow's not moving as many tickets as hoped, methinks. [NBA/NBA] More »

The Master Of The Press Conference Delivers Again

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:15:00 EST

Pressers are invariably boring; unless Allen Iverson is involved. We got a doozy today, as AI broke down announcing his return to the 76ers. More »

Allen Iverson Is Philly's Answer Once More ...

Tommy Craggs — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:20:46 EST

... provided the question is, "Which fading NBA great who's about one step removed from a stint with the Globetrotters did the Sixers just sign to a really sad one-year, non-guaranteed contract at the pro-rated veterans minimum?" [ESPN] More »

Stephen A. Smith Sure Is Reaping The Benefits Of Allen Iverson's 'Retirement'

Weed Against Speed — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:15:14 EST

Stephen A. Smith has been everywhere recently, propping himself up as the "go-to guy" for all things Allen Iverson-related. Smith "broke" the retirement story, and now he's got his hands all over an "exclusive" report regarding Iverson's future on FoxSports.com. More »

Dwight Howard Out For Game Six, Magicians Everywhere Mourn

Dashiell Bennett — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:45:17 EDT

Dwight Howard has been suspended one game for getting all elbow-y on Philly's Samuel Dalembert. (Rajon Rondo? It's all good!) I hope we all learned something valuable here. [Orlando Sentinel; Chicago Tribune; WFNY] More »

76ers Part Ways With Cheeks

Sarah Schorno — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:45:00 EST

Mo Cheeks is out in Philly, sources say. Washington Wizards on line 1. [ESPN] More »

30 Previews In 30 Days: The Philadelphia 76ers

Basketbawful — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:00:51 EDT

NBA training camps have begun; the season is rapidly approaching. Can you dig it? I knew that you could. And so we continue our previews: 30 of them in 30 days. Up next is a team that may be ready to drop a house on Boston's Wicked Witch of the East. They are: The Philadelphia 76ers. More »

Philadelphia's Excitement For Elton Brand Begets Resourceful Fashion Design Work

A.J. Daulerio — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:30:52 EDT

This Sixer fan, also swept up in Elton Brand fever, has no time to wait for local sporting goods outlet stores to get the newest prized jersey in stock, obviously. More »

It's Deja Vu In The NBA Playoffs

Basketbawful — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:15:40 EDT

The NBA Closer is written by Matt McHale, who is mourning the Suns today. When he's not being bummed out, you can find him hating the Spurs at Basketbawful. Enjoy! More »

Three Presumed Mismatches In NBA Playoffs Tonight

Leitch — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:30:54 EDT

If the 76ers hadn't pulled off that Game 1 upset in Auburn Hills, tonight's NBA Playoff games would have the feel of a night off. The Celtics were terrifying against the Hawks in Game One and seem unlikely to remain so. The Lakers appears well on their way to continuing Allen Iverson's enobling failures. And there you have those crazy 76ers. More »

Pistons Eat Jerseys, Choke On Game

Basketbawful — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:15:00 EDT

The NBA Closer is written by Matt McHale, who's in bed smoking a cigarette after a fulfilling weekend of playoff action. When he's not replaying the events over and over in his head, you can find him basking in the afterglow at Basketbawful. Enjoy! More »

Free Darko On Detroit-Philadelphia

free darko — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:40:29 EDT

We're looking at every NBA Playoff series through the eyes of both Free Darko and Basket Bawful. Here's Free Darko's look at the Cleveland Cavaliers-Washington Wizards series. Your author is Dr. LawyerIndianChief. More »

Get Along, 76ers

DAULERIO — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:20:29 EDT

Here are some more not-so-revealing photos of an NBA dance team, courtesy of internet rapscallion Don Chavez, who pulled these pictures of the Sixers dance team acting like an ample-bosomed professional dance team out at a bar, from some unsuspecting member's Webshots album. The significance of this picture is two-fold: the Sixers dance team would most likely not receive any attention from the roving eyes of the internet unless they are a playoff team. They are. New GM Ed Stefanski's a genius. More »

Philadelphia Versus Detroit: The Feel-Good Killer Series

Basketbawful — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:00:07 EDT

Over the next few days, Basket Bawful and Free Darko will be previewing each NBA Playoff series. Basket Bawful looks at the Eastern Conference today, continuing with the series between the Detroit Pistons and the Philadelphia 76ers, which begins Sunday. More »