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
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
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