Head coach John Lucas Record 18–64 (.220) | Arena CoreStates Spectrum Playoff finish DNQ | |
Place Division: 7th (Atlantic)
Conference: 15th (Eastern) | ||
The 1995-96 NBA season was the 76ers 47th season in the National Basketball Association, and 33rd season in Philadelphia. During the offseason, the Sixers signed free agent Vernon Maxwell, then later on signed Trevor Ruffin in December. Top draft pick Jerry Stackhouse and Clarence Weatherspoon both provided a nice young nucleus from which to build. However, finding talent to surround them was often difficult, as the Sixers suffered an 11-game losing streak after a 2–2 start. Early into the season, Shawn Bradley was traded to the New Jersey Nets for Derrick Coleman, who only played in just eleven games due to an irregular heartbeat. At midseason, Sharone Wright was dealt to the Toronto Raptors as Jeff Malone was released. The Sixers had their worst season since the infamous 73-loss 1972-73 season, finishing last place in the Atlantic Division with an 18–64 record.
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Stackhouse led them with 19.2 points per game and made the All-Rookie First Team. This would also be the final season the Sixers would play in The Spectrum. Following the season, Maxwell re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs, head coach John Lucas II was fired and Ruffin was released.