Philadelphia Sixers

The Philadelphia Sixers, commonly known as the Sixers, are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was founded in 1946 and originally played in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) before the league merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form the NBA in 1949. The Sixers have a storied history, including a championship win in 1967 and notable players such as Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, and Allen Iverson. They play their home games at the Wells Fargo Center and are known for their passionate fan base and rich basketball tradition.