Chapter Eighty-Seven: Coming to Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers (often referred to simply as the 76ers), based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, are a professional NBA basketball team. They are in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA).

The 76ers have a rich history, with many legendary stars playing for the team, including Chamberlain, Julius Irving, Moses Malone, Charles Barkley, Allen Iverson and some of the greatest players in NBA history. They have won three NBA championships for the 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers camps began in 1985 when more than 70,000 campers from 40 U.S. states and 40 countries participated in Philadelphia 76ers basketball camps.

As for the history of the Philadelphia 76ers, it is long, but I have to talk about it, if you enter the 76ers in the future, you will also know:

At the beginning of the team's establishment, the Philadelphia 76ers' home stadium was neither in Philadelphia nor named the 76ers, but called the Syracuse Nationals. The team joined the NBA in 1949. In the 14 years prior to the name change, the team made the playoffs 14 times, reached the Division Finals and Finals multiple times, and won one championship.

It wasn't until 1963 that the team's glory days began when it moved to Philadelphia, the city of its brothers. Chamberlain, the first all-rounder in basketball history, breathed the first energy into the 76ers, winning seven NBA scoring titles, 11 rebounding titles, and still holds the record for the most points scored in a single game with 100 points.

After two years of running-in, the 76ers finally ushered in their peak moment in 1967. The regular season record of 68-13 was a stunningly stunning advance to the playoffs, where they won the championship comfortably.

As a veteran team in the NBA, at the beginning of the team's establishment, the Philadelphia 76ers neither set their home court in Philadelphia nor named the 76ers, but gave a very patriotic name - Syracuse Nations.

The Syracuse Nationals, formed in 1937, joined the NBA in 1949 with the merger of the NBL (National Basketball League) and ABB (American Basketball Association), and achieved quite good results. In the 14 years of NBA before the name change, she reached the playoffs 14 times, reached the conference and league finals multiple times, and won one championship.

The predecessor of the 76ers was called the Syracuse Nationals, and they were one of the "founding fathers" of the NBA league.

In the spring of 1963, Philadelphia natives Yves Kauslov and Ike Richmond bought the Syracuse Nationals. The NBA approved the purchase on May 22.

On August 3, 1963, the team held a meeting to change the name of the team. Out of 500 suggestions, the team chose 76ers as the team name to commemorate the proclamation of the 1776 American Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Similar to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL, commemorating the years when gold was discovered in San Francisco.

Walter Steinberg, who came up with the name, won himself a luxury trip to the West Coast of the United States with his little note and a 25-word explanation of the team's name.

Well, that, Yu, I'm excited when I talk about my city. I said so much as I said it, look at me, I can't stop, and I brought out all the history and said it, hehe. ”

Yu Yang heard Thomas's statement, except for the 76ers below, he listened attentively. He was not interested in the history of Philadelphia at all, but out of politeness he said, "No, I understand your psychology too, after all, this is your country." If it were me, I'd sum it up like you, and thank you, Thomas, anyway. You have introduced me to a city that is alien to me. ”

"Huh, huh? That's good. Thomas said with a smile.

Yu Yang then asked, "By the way, Thomas, I saw you at the bar last time." What are you doing there? ”

Thomas said, "I'm just going to see a friend of mine, let's talk something." "Yu Yang"! He nodded, and then didn't ask anything more.

The two of them fell silent for a moment, and there were voices from other passengers around the airport. After a while, Thomas suddenly asked, "How long will I go to Philadelphia this time?" ”

"Two months." Yu Yang said simply.

"Alright then, brother, I hope you can do something unexpected these two months. Hehe. Thomas said with a smile.

This is a little strange, Yu Yang: "Huh? After a sigh, he nodded and said, "I hope something can happen too!" ”

"Hehe, okay, brother, close your eyes and rest. Wait a minute, open your eyes and you'll be in our beautiful Philadelphia. Thomas closed his eyes as he said that, and continued to put his glasses on.

Yu Yang nodded, then closed his eyes as well. …………

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Airports in Philadelphia, United States......

"Please check your belongings, the plane is about to arrive." The sound of the radio sounded in the cabin, and Yu Yang opened his eyes in a daze.

Thomas next to him had woken up, he was drinking a glass of Coke, and after Yu Yang woke up, he handed over a glass of Coke again and said, "Wake up, this is for you, carry your backpack, you are about to embark on the road of Philadelphia, and Philadelphia welcomes you." By the way, our friend, this is for you, you can call me if you have something in the future. As he spoke, Thomas took out a personal business card and handed it to Yu Yang, who took it and looked at it.

It says Ty-Thomas, and there is only one building on the business card, with a number in the corner. Such a business card didn't have a profession, which made Yu Yang feel a little strange, and he looked for it to make sure it didn't. Then he looked at Thomas and said, "Thank you, Thomas, I'll find you in the future." ”

Thomas nodded, "Well, just remember me as a friend." ”

"The plane has arrived, please prepare to get off the plane." The sound of the radio sounded again, and the hatch opened.

Thomas stood up and carried his purse and said, "It's time to get there, I'll go first, goodbye, my friend." Remember, call me if you have something. Yu Yang nodded, and Thomas smiled and nodded before leaving the plane. He walked in a hurry, like he was busy doing something.

Ding Guoguo had already stood up, and Zhao Yiran and Xiang Xiaoyu both stood up. Of course, Yu Yang will not be an exception, the four of them walked out together, and Ding Guoguo didn't say a word, as if someone owed him money. Yu Yang and the others didn't care, they just looked at the wide airport curiously.

Finally after a long hike they walked out of the airport, outside in the best part of the morning. This is Philadelphia, and the buildings are so majestic, with tall buildings rising from the ground that houses countless businesses of all sizes. There were a lot of people working on the sidewalk, black and white. There are a lot of cars on the streets, and there will be traffic jams in the morning in Beijing because of too many cars, but not here.