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The Sixer Sense
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What the Philadelphia Eagles SB win means to the Philadelphia 76ers

By Bret Stuter

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a photo during the Chelsea FC vs Arsenal FC soccer match as part of the 2018 NBA London Global Game at Stamford Bridge on January 10, 2018 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a photo during the Chelsea FC vs Arsenal FC soccer match as part of the 2018 NBA London Global Game at Stamford Bridge on January 10, 2018 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 04: Eagles fans react to Super Bowl LII on Walnut and Broad Streets near City Hall on February 4, 2018 in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the favored New England Patriots winning their first Super Bowl championship 41-33. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 04: Eagles fans react to Super Bowl LII on Walnut and Broad Streets near City Hall on February 4, 2018 in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the favored New England Patriots winning their first Super Bowl championship 41-33. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) /

The other side of Philadelphia fans

But now, the softer fuzzier side of the Philadelphia fans can shine forth. No fan base is more loyal, more loving, of her sports icons than Philly.  Just ask Bryan Dawkins, or Allen Iverson, or Dr. J.  The love of these fans for her stars is forever.

Joel Embiid, the NBA player who simply needs to see moves to duplicate them on the basketball court, now has a new image to replicate.

The sight of hoisting a championship trophy for the City of Philadelphia.

A lesson of love

Now these Philadelphia 76ers, young and new to the NBA and Philadelphia, have the opportunity to witness the positive Philadelphia passion.  The city is pouring out wave after wave of love to each and every Philadelphia Eagles player.  And that is and will make an incredible impact to the Philadelphia 76ers roster.

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The Philadelphia 76ers are the United Nations of the NBA, boasting players from around the world. Each player represents their nation’s hopes of winning an NBA championship. Blue collar players like Dario Saric, whose family understood basketball’s challenges and promises, have shared their son with Philadelphia in the hopes that their dreams, and our dream, are realized.  Now that Sixers players see first-hand what a championship means to this city, buckle up.  They can begin to understand that their dream is our dream. They are not alone.  In fact, it’s no longer Philadelphia against the world. For these 76ers, it’s the world against the NBA.