Gordie Jones is Liberty Ballers’ grizzled veteran, having covered the Sixers in person since 1981 for several different outlets. That means he has chronicled a Sixers’ championship team – imagine that – though he has endured more than his share of forgettable squads as well. A Gettysburg College graduate (he arrived in town just after General Lee departed), his work has also appeared in the New York Times and Philadelphia Daily News, and on such websites as ESPN.com and The Athletic. He lives with his wife in Lititz, meaning he has the longest game-day commute.
Remembering Harold Katz, who delivered the Sixers’ last title in 1983
Harold Katz presided over the last Sixers’ championship largely thanks to his pursuit of league MVP Moses Malone.
Eric Gordon is getting comfortable and doing what he’s always done — make shots
It hasn’t been the easiest season for Eric Gordon, but the veteran sharpshooter has found his groove recently with the Sixers.
It’s been a journey but the ‘Dancing Bear’ is proving he belongs in the NBA
Guerschon Yabusele’s build and NBA journey are unorthodox, but the Frenchman has looked every bit a guy that belongs while playing for the struggling Sixers.
A decade in the NBA later, former Sixer T.J. McConnell just keeps going and going
T.J. McConnell remembers his first NBA training camp with the Sixers and continues to have the mindset of an undrafted player needing to prove their worth.
The fascinating life and career of the Mayor of Mixville
Steve Mix bided his time in the CBA and with prison pick-up games before finally breaking through with the Sixers during a 13-year NBA career.
Jared McCain giving Sixers visions of what could be when all the pieces are in place
Jared McCain has been an incredible bright spot for a 2-9 team. His emergence provides hope for when the Sixers can finally get healthy.
Tobias Harris embraces the boos in his victorious return to Philly
Tobias Harris played his best game of the young season, embracing the hostility from his former home crowd in his return to Philadelphia.
The challenge for Nick Nurse as the season begins: setting the Sixers’ rotation
Nick Nurse has to load manage stars and learn a new-look roster. Though the talent is plentiful, figuring out the Sixers’ rotation will be a season-long process.
Doug Collins is a Hall of Famer — and he made sure to soak up the moment
Doug Collins ignored the prompts to wrap up his Hall of Fame induction speech. Fitting for a guy whose made basketball a way of life and loves simply talking the game.
Paul George believes Sixers ‘should compete for a championship.’ It would be a long time coming
Paul George didn’t mince words, saying he thinks the Sixers have a championship roster, but much will have to go right for a team that hasn’t won it all in four decades.