Head coach Jim Lynam Record 35–47 (.427) | Arena The Spectrum Playoff finish DNQ | |
Place Division: 5th (Atlantic)
Conference: 10th (Eastern) Television PRISM Network, SportsChannel Philadelphia, WCAU | ||
The 1991-92 NBA season was the 76ers 43rd season in the National Basketball Association and 29th season in Philadelphia. For the season, Charles Barkley changed his jersey number to #32 in honor of Magic Johnson, who retired due to HIV. However, the Sixers had retired that number in honor of Billy Cunningham, who un-retired it for Barkley to wear. After winning seven of their first ten games, the Sixers went on a 7-game losing streak. Plagued by injuries all season, they missed the playoffs by finishing fifth in the Atlantic Division with a 35–47 record. Making matters worse, Barkley had a falling out with management when they did not re-sign Rick Mahorn, who went overseas to play in Italy. When the season was over, he demanded a trade which the Sixers obliged sending him to the Phoenix Suns. Mahorn would later on sign as a free agent with the New Jersey Nets during the following offseason.