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76ers' All-Time 12-Man Roster

Philadelphia 76ers Banners — On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers announced a partnership with the fantasy sports website DraftKings. To promote the partnership, the 76ers are running an ongoing contest where they are asking fans for their All-Time 76ers starting five. In honor of this contest, here is the 76ers' All-Time 12-man roster.

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers announced a partnership with the fantasy sports website DraftKings. To promote the partnership, the 76ers are running an ongoing contest where they are asking fans for their All-Time 76ers starting five. In honor of this contest, here is the 76ers' All-Time 12-man roster.

12. Dolph Schayes - Power Forward

Syracuse Nationals Dolph Schayes scores 15000 points

12. Dolph Schayes - Power Forward

The last spot on this All-Time bench goes to Dolph Schayes. As a member of both the Syracuse Nationals and Philadelphia 76ers, Schayes was a 12-time All-Star and a member of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players list. He led the Nationals to an NBA Championship in 1955 and is the franchise All-Time leading rebounder.

11. Chet Walker - Small Forward

11. Chet Walker - Small Forward

The next bench spot on this team goes to Chet "The Jet" Walker. Not only was Walker a three-time All-Star and a member of the Hall of Fame, but he was also a member of the 1967 NBA Champion Philadelphia 76ers. Alongside Wilt Chamberlain, Hal Greer and Billy Cunningham, Walker and the Sixers ended an eight-year championship run by the Boston Celtics.

10. Moses Malone - Backup Center

10. Moses Malone - Backup Center

Although he only played three years with the 76ers, Moses Malone may be considered one of the greatest players in franchise history. After winning the 1983 NBA MVP Award, Moses Malone led a talent-filled Sixers roster to an NBA Championship. As the man who coined the infamous phrase "Fo, Fo, Fo," for the 1983 Sixers, Malone rightfully deserves a spot on this roster.

9. Bobby Jones - Backup Power Forward

9. Bobby Jones - Backup Power Forward

In 1983, Bobby Jones was named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year. As the sixth man of the 1983 champion 76ers, this two time All-Star who has his number 24 retired by the franchise, would be a perfect fit off the bench alongside Moses Malone.

8. Billy Cunningham - Backup Small Forward

8. Billy Cunningham - Backup Small Forward

A 6-foot-7 small forward out of the University of North Carolina, Billy Cunningham had two stints as a player with the 76ers. A four-time All-Star, the "Kangaroo Kid" was also a member of the 1967 NBA Champion Sixers. As the coach of the 1983 champs, Cunningham could even be considered for the head coaching position of this All-Time squad.

7. Andrew Toney - Backup Shooting Guard

7. Andrew Toney - Backup Shooting Guard

A member of the 76ers from 1980-1988, Andrew Toney's legacy was built upon his play against the rival Boston Celtics. Nicknamed the "Boston Strangler," Toney single-handedly dominated the Celtics, especially in game seven of the 1982 Eastern Conference Finals. For his heroics against the hated Celtics alone, Toney deserves a spot alongside these other 76ers greats.

6. Maurice Cheeks - Backup Point Guard

6. Maurice Cheeks - Backup Point Guard

The franchise's All-Time leader in assists and steals, Maurice Cheeks played 11 seasons with the 76ers. Alongside Moses Malone and Julius Erving, Cheeks led the 76ers to a NBA Championship in 1983. He also was a four-time All-Star and has his No. 10 retired by the 76ers.

5. Wilt Chamberlain - Starting Center

5. Wilt Chamberlain - Starting Center

A Philadelphia native, Wilt Chamberlain is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. Despite only playing for the 76ers for just over three years, Chamberlain managed to win three MVP awards and an NBA Championship in 1967. Chamberlain's number 13 is one of eight numbers retired by the 76ers.

4. Charles Barkley - Starting Power Forward

4. Charles Barkley - Starting Power Forward

The fifth overall pick in 1984, Charles Barkley played eight seasons in the City of Brotherly Love. A six-time All-Star with the 76ers, Barkley was never able to bring a championship to the team, like many of the other All-Time greats. Despite his lack of a championship, and the sour ending to his tenure in Philadelphia, Barkley will always be considered on of the greatest to ever put on a Sixers uniform.

3. Julius Erving - Starting Small Forward

3. Julius Erving - Starting Small Forward

After being brought over from the Nets, Julius “Dr. J” Erving is considered by many to be the greatest 76ers of All-Time. During his career, Erving was an 11-time All-Star and the NBA's Most Valuable Player in 1981. In 1983, he even helped to deliver an ever-elusive NBA Championship to Philadelphia alongside Moses Malone.

2. Hal Greer - Starting Shooting Guard

2. Hal Greer - Starting Shooting Guard

A member of both the Syracuse Nationals and Philadelphia 76ers, Hal Greer spent 15 successful seasons with the franchise. A second-round draft pick out of Marshall, Greer went on to become a 10-time All-Star and a member of the 1967 NBA Champion 76ers. To the surprise of many, Greer is also the franchise's All-Time leading scorer.

1. Allen Iverson - Starting Point Guard

1. Allen Iverson - Starting Point Guard

Possibly the most popular player in franchise history, Allen Iverson was the last "superstar" that 76ers fans have seen. As the number one overall pick in 1996, Iverson won the NBA's Rookie of the Year in 96-97 and the Most Valuable Player in 2001. He also led the 76ers to an improbable NBA Finals appearance in 2001. Last year, his No. 3 became the franchise's eighth retired number.

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