On opening night in South Philadelphia for the Philadelphia 76ers, there was anticipation and hope in the air. The pregame festivities were exciting as fans gathered to get the first glimpses of Joel Embiid and Dario Saric before their first games. With the hype of a nationally televised game came the need for some big guest names.
Former Phillies’ first baseman Ryan Howard was there to ring the infamous replica Liberty Bell before the game, and the Sixers booked singer and songwriter Sevyn Streeter to sing the national anthem. That’s not how the night went, though, as the Sixers had a team cheerleader sing the national anthem.