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Sixers Alumni Return for Draft Night Party
By Erin Wade
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| 2006 NBA Draft Photo Gallery |
Throughout the night, Season Ticket Holders will have a special opportunity to interact with 76ers alumni, while the general public will be invited to witness a special in-arena Draft Show that will highlight various 76ers alumni at 7:00 pm in the Wachovia Center (free to the general public). The show will be hosted by 76ers Play-by-Play Announcer, Marc Zumoff and Comcast-Sportsnet’s Post-Game Analyst, Bob Salmi who will bring insights to the crowd with special interviews with Sixers both current and former players and area college coaches.
Several 76ers alumni and special guests are scheduled to be in attendance that evening to mingle with the fans and to get a glimpse of the future of the Sixers.
Those with championship heritage will return to the center, as Bobby Jones and Clint Richardson, both members of the 1983 championship team will be attending along with Tyrone Hill, George Lynch and Aaron McKie, all members of the 2001 team that reached the NBA Finals.
Manute Bol, who ranks second in league history with an average 3.34 blocks per game will also be making an appearance that evening. Bol was a member of the 76ers from 1990-1994.
One of the top 20 scorers in franchise history, Clarence Weatherspoon, will be at the Wachovia Center as well. Weatherspoon was a member of the 76ers from 1992-1998. While he’s at the party, he’ll be able to catch up with Ambassador of 76ers Basketball World B. Free. Free played for the Sixers from 1975-78 as well as 1986-87.
From the college coaching front, former 76ers Johnny Dawkins (89-94) and Ed Pinckney (95-96) will be coming out. Dawkins is currently a member of the Duke University men’s basketball coaching staff while Pinckney is an assistant for the men’s team at Villanova University. Also joining in the festivities from Villanova will be head men’s basketball coach Jay Wright.
Lastly, a member of the 76ers broadcasters alumni, Bill Campbell, will also be on hand. Campbell was a radio broadcaster for the Philadelphia Warriors from 1946-62. During his final season as radio broadcaster, Campbell got to call the March 2, 1962 game versus the New York Knicks when Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points. Campbell also served as Director of Broadcasting for the 76ers from 1972-1981.
For more information on how to come be a part of the Sixers alumni and MVP Experience on draft night, contact the Sixers sales department at 215-339-7676.
