PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Philadelphia 76ers announced the return of former mascot Hip-Hop as the team celebrates the 2001 Eastern Conference championship.
He will be part of a series of tributes to the team throughout the 2025-2026 season.
“Born in 1998, Hip-Hop captivated 76ers fans for over a decade with his flips, tricks, and style that made the 2001 run as unforgettable as the play on the floor,” the Sixers said in a statement Monday night.
Fans of Franklin don’t need to worry. The team said Hip-Hop will be joining the team’s current mascot during the season of tributes.
Hip Hop, mascot of the Philadelphia 76ers, seen on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006.
AP Photo/Michael Sohn
“Hip-Hop will be back on center court with his signature swagger, charismatic and entertaining style that fans loved from that era,” the team’s statement continues.
Specific game dates and activations with Hip-Hop will be announced throughout the season.
The 76ers said they will pay tribute to Hip-Hop at the Saturday, November 8th game against the Toronto Raptors.
The team noted it will also be the first game of the 25th Anniversary Hardwood Classic Celebration.
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