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NBA franchise all-time power rankings: Which organization comes out on top?

By Josh Eberley

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: Los Angeles Lakers legends Ervin Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal share a laugh with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor during the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue to honor Baylor in Star Plaza at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 06: Los Angeles Lakers legends Ervin Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal share a laugh with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor during the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue to honor Baylor in Star Plaza at Staples Center on April 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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(Original Caption) Philadelphia 76ers’ Moses Malone (2) and Julius Erving (6) hug their coach Bill Cunninham in the dressing room after the 76ers made a clear 4 game sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA Championship at the Forum 5/31, 115-108.
(Original Caption) Philadelphia 76ers’ Moses Malone (2) and Julius Erving (6) hug their coach Bill Cunninham in the dressing room after the 76ers made a clear 4 game sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA Championship at the Forum 5/31, 115-108. /

6. Philadelphia 76ers

69 Seasons

Record: 2806-2662, .513 W-L%

Finals Appearances: 9

Championships: 3

All-Time Starting Five

G: Allen Iverson, 2000-01
F: Julius Erving, 1980-81
F: Charles Barkley, 1990-91
C: Moses Malone, 1982-83
C: Wilt Chamberlain, 1966-67

Average PER: 25.92

Long before ‘The Process’ was even born, Chamberlain, Malone, and Barkley headlined as the NBA’s best big-man at various junctures.

The 1981-82 Sixers are never mentioned with the all-time teams but they should be. The 1980 and 1982 Sixers had already made it to the Finals prior to adding Moses Malone, so when he showed up the league knew what time it was. They won 65 games, had four All-Stars and swept the Lakers in the Finals.

If Erving’s prime had lined up a little better, they might’ve walked into a dynasty. Barkley was drafted a year later and joined the team in 1984-85 via a trade that predated even Malone’s acquisition.

Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and Brett Brown have the Sixers back out in front and could take advantage of a conference suddenly vacated by James.

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