2008–09 Philadelphia 76ers season
| 2008–09 Philadelphia 76ers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Maurice Cheeks (until December 13, 2008) Tony DiLeo |
| Arena | Wachovia Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 41–41 (.500) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Atlantic) Conference: 6th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | First Round (lost to Magic 2–4) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television |
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| Radio | WIP, WPHT |
The 2008–09 Philadelphia 76ers season was the 70th season of the franchise, 60th in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team finished with a .500 record. Following a 9–14 start, the team fired Maurice Cheeks and replaced him with Director of Player Personnel Tony Dileo on an interim basis. The team went 32–27 after the change and made the postseason.
Two things memorable about the season is that the team returned to the classic uniform style the team wore in the 1980s, and the Sixers defeated the Chicago Bulls in a game played at The Spectrum, the team's home from 1967 to 1996.
The team signed Elton Brand to a five-year $79 million contract.