The news that many Philadelphia 76ers fans thought was long overdue finally came on April 6:
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the honorees in the Class of 2019 to be celebrated September 5-7, 2019 during this year’s Enshrinement festivities in Springfield, Massachusetts.
This year’s class includes … eight-time NBA All-Defensive First Team member Bobby Jones. Ticket packages to the 2019 Enshrinement Ceremony and all Enshrinement events are on sale now and available online at www.hoophall.com or by calling the Basketball Hall of Fame at (413) 231-5513.
Chris Webber played in 111 games for the 76ers between 2004-07 as part of a 15-year NBA career.