The Sixers will use this throwback court 14 times in 2025-2026. (@76ers on X)
The Sixers have revealed the throwback court they will use at Xfinity Mobile Arena 14 times this upcoming season as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2000-2001 team that reached the NBA Finals:
a closer look. 👀 https://t.co/XBnYRLnc3y pic.twitter.com/KP1wh6C8dE
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 18, 2025
By contrast, here's what the court at what was then called First Union Center looked like back then:
A side by side of the #Sixers throwback court compared to the original pic.twitter.com/LrOel3EwOQ
— Jacob Moreno (@jmoreno76ers) September 18, 2025
The old court was probably better — both because of the additional basketball logos and a lack of gambling/crypto ads. But hey, the throwback court is still going to be really cool.
Additionally, the Sixers will wear their throwback black jerseys — which became so associated with Allen Iverson, that year's NBA MVP – 14 times to coincide with the court:
Sixers announce the games that will celebrate the 2001 Finals team with throwbacks:
Raptors 11/8
Pistons 11/9
Heat 11/23
Warriors 12/4
Lakers 12/7
Mavs 12/20
Nets 12/23
Knicks 1/24
Pelicans 1/31
Knicks 2/11
Spurs 3/3
Jazz 3/4
Thunder 3/23
Bucks 4/12
— Austin Krell (@austinkrell.bsky.social) September 8, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This may or may not be a fun Sixers season — the latter might be the better bet — but seeing one of the more iconic looks in NBA history make its return will be a fun twist regardless.
Next year, we'll push for the best uniforms from that era:
The Authentic 2001-02 @sixers Polyester Dazzle Uniform..
Donned by @alleniverson in what was a strong 01- 02 season for him, The Answer led the league in PPG (31.4), SPG (2.8) and MPG (43.7).
Featuring the 9/11 memorial patch worn that year, the revered uniform is coming soon. pic.twitter.com/7bSBsA9yUt
