76ers
Definition
A professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA), based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and officially known as the Philadelphia 76ers. The name honors the year 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Informal shorthand for the Philadelphia 76ers, often used by fans, sports commentators, and media to refer to the team.
Examples
The 76ers finally found their rhythm after a sluggish start, turning the game into a Philly cheese-steak feast of points.
Betting on the 76ers is like investing in crypto – thrilling highs, gut-wrenching lows, and endless debates about 'the process'.
Philly fans chanted for the 76ers like they were summoning a basketball deity from the Liberty Bell.
When the 76ers draft a new star, it's less a selection and more a city-wide adoption ceremony.