1992–93 Philadelphia 76ers season

Season of National Basketball Association team the Philadelphia 76ers August 2023 March 2026 Philadelphia 76ers 1993 26 56 Atlantic 6 13 Doug MoeFred Carter The Spectrum WPHL-TVSportsChannel PhiladelphiaPRISM WIP Did not qualify PHI The 1992–93 Philadelphia 76ers season was the 44th season for the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association, and their 30th season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia 76ers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHI/ August 9, 2026 Season summary Off-season The 76ers received the ninth overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft, and selected power forward Clarence Weatherspoon from the University of Southern Mississippi. Araton Harvey Basketball: Draft Sticks to Program Until the 5th Pick, That Is The New York Times June 25, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/06/25/sports/basketball-draft-sticks-to-program-until-the-5th-pick-that-is.html December 4, 2022 Associated Press After Big Men Go First, Locals Go in First Round: NBA Draft: Miner Goes to Heat at No. 12; Lakers Take Peeler. Clippers Select: La Salle's Woods with Their First Pick Los Angeles Times June 25, 1992 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-06-25-sp-1102-story.html July 25, 2022 1992 NBA Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1992.html December 4, 2022 During the off-season, the team acquired All-Star guard Jeff Hornacek, Andrew Lang and Tim Perry from the Phoenix Suns, Brown Clifton Basketball: Bright Day for Suns: They Get Barkley The New York Times June 18, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/06/18/sports/basketball-bright-day-for-suns-they-get-barkley.html March 7, 2022 Associated Press 76ers Send Barkley to Suns: Pro Basketball: Controversial Forward Traded After Acquittal in Milwaukee. Philadelphia Gets Hornacek, Lang and Perry Los Angeles Times June 18, 1992 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-06-18-sp-747-story.html July 25, 2022 Nakamura David 76ers Trade Barkley to Suns The Washington Post June 18, 1992 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1992/06/18/76ers-trade-barkley-to-suns/be49f8a8-bf92-41be-8f46-a53feaa3a0f4/ November 10, 2022 and hired Doug Moe as their new head coach. Sports People: Pro Basketball: 76ers Are Reported Ready to Hire Moe The New York Times May 27, 1992 https://www.nytimes.com/1992/05/27/sports/sports-people-pro-basketball-76ers-are-reported-ready-to-hire-moe.html November 10, 2022 Ford Bob 76ers Go on Offensive, Hiring Ex-Nugget Moe as Coach The Baltimore Sun May 27, 1992 https://www.baltimoresun.com/1992/05/27/76ers-go-on-offensive-hiring-ex-nugget-moe-as-coach/ July 8, 2023 Staff and Wire Reports 76ers Shuffle Front Office, Name Moe Coach Los Angeles Times May 28, 1992 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-05-28-sp-339-story.html July 8, 2023 Regular season Under Moe and with the addition of Hornacek, Weatherspoon, Perry and Lang, the 76ers got off to a bad start by losing 11 of their first 14 games of the regular season, after a seven-game losing streak between November and December, and later on held an 18–31 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 18, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=18&year=1993 January 6, 2023 The team also suffered two defeats that were greater than 50 points, a 154–98 road loss to the Sacramento Kings on January 2, 1993, and a 149–93 road loss to the Seattle SuperSonics on March 6. Associated Press 76ers Fire Moe After 56 Games and Two 56-Point Losses Los Angeles Times March 8, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-03-08-sp-1721-story.html November 10, 2022 Philadelphia 76ers at Sacramento Kings Box Score, January 2, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199301020SAC.html May 30, 2026 Philadelphia 76ers at Seattle SuperSonics Box Score, March 6, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199303060SEA.html May 30, 2026 As the NBA in the 1990s emphasized more defensive play, Moe tried to implement an up-tempo attack offense similar to his former Denver Nuggets team of the 1980s, which failed miserably. With the team holding a 19–37 record in early March, he was fired and replaced with assistant coach Fred Carter. Associated Press After 37 Losses, 76ers Say No Moe Deseret News March 8, 1993 https://www.deseret.com/1993/3/8/19036021/after-37-losses-76ers-say-no-moe July 8, 2023 Moe would return to coaching with the Denver Nuggets in his second stint under head coach George Karl from 2005 until retirement in 2008. On March 28, during a nationally televised broadcast game between the Suns and the 76ers, former Sixers forward Charles Barkley received a standing ovation from his former home fans at The Spectrum. When the Sixers team was introduced, the crowd booed loudly at them; the Suns won the game, 110–100. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Take a Few Bows, Sir Charles! Not Quite So Fast, You Sixers The New York Times March 29, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/03/29/sports/pro-basketball-take-a-few-bows-sir-charles-not-quite-so-fast-you-sixers.html November 2, 2016 Associated Press NBA Roundup: Barkley Cheered, Hometown 76ers Jeered Los Angeles Times March 29, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-03-29-sp-16434-story.html September 25, 2022 Phoenix Suns at Philadelphia 76ers Box Score, March 28, 1993 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199303280PHI.html May 29, 2026 In April, the 76ers signed undrafted free agent Thomas Jordan to a 10-day contract; Jordan previously played overseas in Spain. In the final four games of the regular season, Jordan played a sixth man role off the bench, averaging 11.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. Ford Bob 76ers Seek Their Own Jordan; Forward Thomas Jordan Is Expected to Join the Team in Time to Face Chicago Tonight Philly.com April 20, 1993 http://articles.philly.com/1993-04-20/sports/25980155_1_sixers-hope-jordan-kenny-payne October 13, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150921104935/http://articles.philly.com/1993-04-20/sports/25980155_1_sixers-hope-jordan-kenny-payne September 21, 2015 dead Bembry Jerry If NBA Is a Dream, Thomas Jordan Is for Real; Ex-Lake Clifton Star Suddenly a 76er The Baltimore Sun April 23, 1993 https://www.baltimoresun.com/1993/04/23/if-nba-is-a-dream-thomas-jordan-is-for-real-ex-lake-clifton-star-suddenly-a-76er/ March 7, 2022 Fernandez Bernard An Heir Jordan for 76ers? Former Cowboy Gives Philly a Boost The Oklahoman April 23, 1993 https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1993/04/23/an-heir-jordan-for-76ers-former-cowboy-gives-philly-a-boost/62461415007/ May 27, 2023 The 76ers lost 26 of 30 games between January 30 and April 2, and finished in sixth place in the Atlantic Division with a 26–56 record. 1992–93 Philadelphia 76ers Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHI/1993_games.html September 20, 2021 Hersey Hawkins averaged 20.3 points, 3.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game, and led the 76ers with 122 three-point field goals, while Hornacek averaged 19.1 points, 6.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game, and Weatherspoon provided the team with 15.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. In addition, Armen Gilliam contributed 12.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, while Perry averaged 9.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, Johnny Dawkins provided with 8.9 points and 4.1 assists per game, Ron Anderson contributed 8.1 points per game, Lang averaged 5.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game, and Manute Bol provided with 2.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. 1992–93 Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHI/1993.html September 20, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, Weatherspoon and Perry both participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest; it was Perry's second appearance in the Slam Dunk Contest. NBA All-Star Weekend The Register-Guard February 20, 1993 6B https://books.google.com/books?id=w0JWAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA12&dq=1993+NBA+Long+Distance+Shootout+roster&article_id=3349,4156356&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi0lozR3vGPAxW95skDHR7sAyg4ChDoAXoECAkQAw#v=onepage&q=1993%20NBA%20Long%20Distance%20Shootout%20roster&f=false September 24, 2025 NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html September 24, 2025 The 76ers finished 26th in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 515,284 at The Spectrum during the regular season, which was the second-lowest in the league. 1992–93 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1993.html February 14, 2026 Aftermath Following the season, Hawkins was traded to the Charlotte Hornets after five seasons with the 76ers, Sports People: Basketball: Musical Chairs; Hornets Get Hawkins The New York Times September 4, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/04/sports/sports-people-basketball-musical-chairs-hornets-get-hawkins.html October 13, 2021 Around the NBA The Washington Post September 4, 1993 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1993/09/04/around-the-nba/499fbcc6-babb-4eb3-8cc4-241227bc22ad/ January 27, 2023 Associated Press 76ers Were Aiming to Get Younger, More Athletic Deseret News September 5, 1993 https://www.deseret.com/1993/9/5/19064422/76ers-were-aiming-to-get-younger-more-athletic June 22, 2023 while Gilliam and Anderson both left for free agency and signed with the New Jersey Nets, Thomas Jr. Robert McG. Pro Basketball: Gilliam to Join the Nets, Filling the Dudley Gap The New York Times August 12, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/08/12/sports/pro-basketball-gilliam-to-join-the-nets-filling-the-dudley-gap.html December 31, 2021 Staff and Wire Reports Malone Goes Back to Philadelphia Los Angeles Times August 12, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-08-12-sp-22969-story.html October 13, 2023 Wang Gene 1993-94 NBA Previews The Washington Post November 4, 1993 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1993/11/04/1993-94-nba-previews/92891e16-ab87-4c68-b8f0-57db28fca76b/ October 16, 2022 Lang signed with the Atlanta Hawks, Sports People: Basketball: Hawks Sign Lang to Six-Year Contract The New York Times September 8, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/08/sports/sports-people-basketball-hawks-sign-lang-to-six-year-contract.html July 25, 2022 Basketball: Former UNLV Guard Dexter Boney Has Signed... Los Angeles Times September 8, 1993 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-09-08-sp-32701-story.html November 10, 2022 Bol signed with the Miami Heat, Sports People: Pro Basketball: Heat Fines Bol The New York Times October 27, 1993 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/10/27/sports/sports-people-pro-basketball-heat-fines-bol.html November 10, 2022 Miami Heat Fine Bol for Missing Two Games United Press International October 27, 1993 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1993/10/27/Miami-Heat-fine-Bol-for-missing-two-games/6054751694400/ October 16, 2022 and Jordan, Charles Shackleford and Greg Grant were all released; Jordan would return to playing basketball overseas, ending his short lived stint in the NBA. NBA draft 1992 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club team 1 9 Clarence Weatherspoon PF Southern Miss Roster Philadelphia 76ers 1992–93 #B50000 #FFFFFF #243E7C #FFFFFF 20 Ron Anderson basketball, born 1958 SF 6 7 215 –– Fresno State 11 Manute Bol C 7 7 200 –– Bridgeport 12 Johnny Dawkins PG 6 2 165 –– Duke 35 Armen Gilliam SF 6 9 230 –– UNLV 3 Greg Grant basketball, born 1966 PG 5 7 140 –– Trenton State 33 Hersey Hawkins SG 6 3 190 –– Bradley 14 Jeff Hornacek PG 6 3 190 –– Iowa State 55 Thomas Jordan basketball PF 6 10 220 –– Oklahoma State 28 Andrew Lang basketball C 6 11 245 –– Arkansas 21 Kenny Payne SF 6 8 195 –– Louisville 23 Tim Perry PF 6 9 200 –– Temple 17 Charles Shackleford C 6 10 225 –– North Carolina State 30 Clarence Weatherspoon PF 6 6 240 –– Southern Mississippi 45 Eddie Lee Wilkins PF 6 10 220 –– Gardner-Webb Fred Carter Tony DiLeo David Moe Regular season Season standings PHI y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot PHI z - clinched division title y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot Player statistics Regular season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGRon Anderson basketball, born 1958 69 0 18.3 .414 .325 .809 2.7 1.3 .4 .1 8.1Manute Bol 58 23 14.7 .409 .313 .632 3.3 .3 .2 2.1 2.2Johnny Dawkins 74 10 21.6 .437 .310 .796 1.8 4.6 1.1 .1 8.9Armen Gilliam 80 26 21.8 .464 .000 .843 5.9 1.5 .5 .7 12.4Greg Grant basketball, born 1966 72 0 13.8 .350 .294 .645 .9 2.9 .6 .0 2.7Hersey Hawkins 81 81 36.8 .470 .397 .860 4.3 3.9 1.7 .4 20.3Jeff Hornacek 79 78 36.2 .470 .390 .865 4.3 6.9 1.7 .3 19.1Thomas Jordan basketball 4 0 26.5 .439 .471 4.8 .8 .8 1.3 11.0Andrew Lang basketball 73 59 25.5 .425 .200 .763 6.0 1.1 .6 1.9 5.3Kenny Payne 13 0 11.8 .422 .222 1.000 1.8 1.4 .4 .2 6.5Tim Perry 81 51 26.0 .468 .204 .710 5.0 1.6 .5 1.1 9.0Charles Shackleford 48 0 11.8 .488 .000 .633 4.3 .5 .3 .5 4.0Clarence Weatherspoon 82 82 32.4 .469 .250 .713 7.2 1.8 1.0 .8 15.6Eddie Lee Wilkins 26 0 7.4 .567 .000 .615 1.5 .1 .3 .0 6.1 Player statistics citation: Awards and records Clarence Weatherspoon, NBA All-Rookie Team 2nd Team See also 1992–93 NBA season References Category:Philadelphia 76ers seasons Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Category:1992 in Philadelphia Category:1993 in Philadelphia