The underdog role fits the Philadelphia 76ers and the fanbase well. After all, head coach Brett Brown’s demeanor is nothing close to flamboyant. That’s just not his style. But that’s not the way the Philadelphia 76ers players have been.
From Wilt Chamberlain, Darryl Dawkins, Charles Barkley, Allen Iverson, and now even Joel Embiid, there is a distinctive attraction between the city and the players who excel. Swagger. Showmanship. Prime Time. Philadelphia 76ers fans love it on their team, despise it on a rival’s roster.