The Philadelphia 76ers noticed one other necessary piece of their historical past inducted into the Corridor of Fame on Sunday evening. Doug Collins, whom Philadelphia chosen with the primary choose within the 1973 NBA draft, was formally enshrined within the Corridor of Fame.
Collins spent his complete 8-year taking part in profession with the Sixers named an All-Star 4 occasions and had profession averages of 17.9 factors and three.3 assists in addition to 3.2 rebounds. He handled accidents throughout his taking part in profession, however Collins fought by way of and managed to supply some highlights on the sphere.
Collins went on to educate within the NBA, incomes a profession report of 442-407 with the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards and Sixers. He led Philadelphia to shock playoff appearances in 2011 and 2012. The Sixers have been one win away from the Jap Convention Finals as an 8 seed in 2012.
Collins is an integral a part of Philadelphia basketball historical past. He made an affect on the Sixers and the NBA as a complete by teaching Michael Jordan and the Bulls earlier than giving option to Phil Jackson and training Jordan once more throughout his ultimate two NBA seasons with the Wizards.
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