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In 1966, Wilt Chamberlain averaged 24 points, 24 rebounds, and nearly eight assists. Despite impressive numbers and a nearly 70% shooting percentage, Chamberlain's streak of eight consecutive scoring titles came to an end. The 76ers, however, still rode "The Stilt" to the NBA Championship. That year, the 76ers posted a mark of 68-13, which remains one of the greatest single season records in basketball history. By 1972, the face of the team had changed drastically. That year, the 76ers posted a mark of 9-73, which remains one of the worst single season records in basketball history and is often used as a benchmark by which to judge bad teams in the NBA.

In 1976, a historic move was made that forever changed the franchise and indeed the NBA. That year, the team was under new ownership, whose first move was to bring in ABA superstar Julius "Dr. J" Erving to the team. Dr. J revolutionized the game. His high flying dunks and incredible showmanship made for sellout crowds wherever the team went and made basketball fun to watch. Dr. J paved the way for such other high flyers as Michael Jordan.