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Iverson fueled Sixers’ run to Finals in ’01 **Though Philadelphia fell to Lakers, he provided impetus for a memorable season. **2000 – 2009 THE DECADE **DARK DAYS AND BRIGHT MOMENTS **NO. 5 REGIONAL STORY

Allen Iverson was the Philadelphia 76ers’ version of Lil Wayne during the 2000-2001 NBA season, using his crossover dribble and fearless drives to make the Wachovia Center rock like a hip-hop concert. Fans jammed the arena while Iverson and the Sixers rolled on the court,…

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Flight Night was alright **Practicing at home in front of 31,786 fans benefits players, Eagles Youth Partnership.

Remember Allen Iverson’s famous practice quote from 2002? “We’re talking about practice,” the former Philadelphia Sixers’ guard said in response to being criticized by then-coach Larry Brown about his practice habits after the Sixers’ were eliminated in the first-round of the…

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Uncensored Darryl Dawkins pulls no punches in his forthcoming book ** “Chocolate Thunder,” includes sex, drugs and harsh characterizations.

Darryl Dawkins’ nickname growing up was “Goofy.” This, despite the fact that Dawkins towered over most of the people calling him names and trying to embarrass him on the outdoor basketball courts in Orlando, Fla.He lacked coordination, charisma, and toughness. His mother used to…

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McKie is official; Mutombo is next ** Still, the 76ers have plenty in limbo – like the president, the coach and the backup center.

Unsettled business remains for the Philadelphia 76ers, with the futures of coach Larry Brown and team president Pat Croce topping the list. But the 79ers settled one major issue Wednesday, sealing guard Aaron McKie’s seven-year, $42-million contract, and figure to settle another…

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Dominating O’Neal is avenging MVP snub ** The Lakers center was perturbed that Allen Iverson won it in a landslide. ** Sixers Notebook

The NBA Finals have been a stage for Allen Iverson and Shaquille O’Neal to share, one in a display of flash, courage and creativity, the other in a display of power, destruction and — as O’Neal has proudly noted — occasional finesse. For the most part, the regular season was the…

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It’s philosopher vs. teacher as Jackson, Brown battle ** Both say that as NBA players get younger, the challenges get tougher ** NBA Finals 2001

The storm will soon turn to calm, words spoken amid a torrent of flying elbows will be forgotten, and Philadelphia 76ers coach Larry Brown and Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson will be remembered for the strategic moves they made to either win or lose in the NBA Finals.…

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Sixers holding home court ** They are not taking home-court advantage for granted but are hoping to put Lakers in a hole.

The first blow was delivered by Philadelphia, the next one by Los Angeles. Now, it’s an NBA Finals best-of-seven series that’s deadlocked 1-1 after two games. Sweep talk is gone, and so is the Lakers’ invincible air that was generated during a 19-game winning streak, including…

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Inspiration and perspiration ** Philadelphia’s fuel gauge reads almost empty, but Sixers need only one more win to get re-energized. ** Eastern Conference Finals

Eric Snow looked up at the giant man walking into the press room at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Thursday, and the Philadelphia 76ers guard asked, “Am I a warrior?” “Yeah, you are Willis Reed Jr.,” said Sixers center Dikembe Mutombo. Relive the moment to…

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