Philadelphia 76ers to Honor NBA, UNC Great Bobby Jones with Sculpture on ‘76ers Legends Walk’

Posted Feb 7, 2018
The Philadelphia 76ers will reveal the fifth sculpture on “76ers Legends Walk” in honor of NBA champion and 76ers legend Bobby Jones. Jones was named to eight straight NBA All-Defensive first teams from 1977-84 and won the first-ever NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 1982-83. A four-time NBA All-Star, Jones had his number 24 retired by the 76ers in 1986. (Philadelphia 76ers)

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