The Philadelphia 76ers have survived three seasons of poor results to align with a track to a championship. 2016 is the first year boasting true “pieces” for that team. Was it worth it? Let’s review 2016 Top 100 Events PART I 100-76
The Philadelphia 76ers are not a champion team, yet. In fact, they are not even a .500 team. But this is a patient team, and a patient fan base. There are signs now. 2016 was a year of promise. On one hand, the team found hope in the health of Joel Embiid. On the other hand, the team found promise in the integrity of Dario Saric. Finally, the team found fortune in the advent of Ben Simmons. 2016 was a full year. But 2016 is over now.
As it happens each year, the end of 2016 opens the door of opportunity for 2017. The Philadelphia 76ers are that much closer to their destiny. Before rushing headfirst into 2017, let’s reflect on the top stories of 2016
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. But in fact, it is the end of 2016 for the Philadelphia 76ers, a year filled with the rainbow of emotions from utter despair to unfettered elation. This was the year of “The Build”. The Philadelphia 76ers has spent three years of austerity to reach this moment in time.
For Who? For What?
The result? An offseason with the equivalent of three lottery picks, two first round equivalents. Both Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid join the team, and with Dario Saric, bolster the 76ers roster with talent upgrades. But the team became active in free agency as well. Three free agents signed to help the troublesome back court.
The team has talent now, perhaps some of the best in the NBA. But it’s still raw, still developing, maturing, growing, and congealing into the stuff champions are made of.
And so, as we step forward into the unknown of a new year, we pause for that last look back. We pause to reeaxamine the top 100 events of 2016. From Faux Pas to Fabulous, we cover them all. To start you off, we examine events we have ranked from 100 to 76.