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76ers Reintroduce Iconic Mascot Hip-Hop for 2025 Celebration

10/14/2025

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The Philadelphia 76ers will bring back Hip-Hop, the team's former mascot, for the 2025-2026 season to celebrate 2001 Eastern Conference Championship.
Hip-Hop, who entertained fans from 1998 to 2011, will join the current mascot, Franklin, for tributes.
The team will reintroduce black Iverson-era jerseys, worn by players for 14 games.
A Hip-Hop tribute is set for November 8 against Toronto Raptors, aligning with retro-jersey debut and commemorative floor design.

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The Philadelphia 76ers will bring back Hip-Hop, the team's former mascot, for the 2025-2026 season to celebrate 2001 Eastern Conference Championship.
Hip-Hop, who entertained fans from 1998 to 2011, will join the current mascot, Franklin, for tributes.
The team will reintroduce black Iverson-era jerseys, worn by players for 14 games.
A Hip-Hop tribute is set for November 8 against Toronto Raptors, aligning with retro-jersey debut and commemorative floor design.