Top 5 Shooting Guards In Philadelphia 76ers History

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Top 5 Shooting Guards In 76ers History

Doug Collins Philadelphia 76ers Jersey — The NBA can thank the Philadelphia 76ers for providing some great players over the years. As we focus on shooting guards, the Sixers have had their share of legendary scorers. Some of them passed through, while other changed the game forever. Without further delay, let’s take a look at the top five shooting guards in Sixers’ history.

5. Doug Collins

Doug Collins Philadelphia 76ers

5. Doug Collins

Doug Collins Philadelphia 76ers — Before he became a great coach and basketball analyst, Doug Collins had game. The number one draft pick of 1973 spent his entire eight-year career with the Philadelphia 76ers. He saw four All-Star selections and amassed 7,427 total points.

4. Jerry Stackhouse

Jerry Stackhouse Philadelphia 76ers

4. Jerry Stackhouse

Jerry Stackhouse Philadelphia 76ers — Many had high hopes for Jerry Stackhouse, but he just never seemed to reach his full potential. One of his many career stops was in Philadelphia, where he averaged 19.5 points per game in three seasons.

3. Hersey Hawkins

Hersey Hawkins walks off the court

3. Hersey Hawkins

Hersey Hawkins walks off the court — Hersey Hawkins gave the 76ers five consistent seasons of scoring. His only All-Star selection came with the Sixers back in 1991, when he averaged 22.1 points per game on 40 percent three-point shooting. He was a very underrated player for most of his career.

2. Hal Greer

Hal Greer

2. Hal Greer

Hal Greer — As one of the 50 greatest NBA players of All-Time, Hal Greer will be forever part of basketball and Sixers’ history. In 15 seasons, Greer put up 19.2 points per game and collected 21,586 points. He is the Sixers’ All-Time leader in points, games played, minutes played, field goals and field goal attempts.

1. Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson crossover on Michael Jordan

1. Allen Iverson

Allen Iverson crossover on Michael Jordan — One of the greatest shooting guards of All-Time graced a 76ers jersey in the form of Allen Iverson. Not only did he change the fortune of the franchise, but his fearless attitude changed the culture of the game and inspired many of the players we see today. HIs uncanny ability to score at will, despite his 6’0’’ foot frame was unfathomable and his scoring duels with stars of yesteryear are legendary.

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