Did the Sixers leak Iverson-era inspired city edition jerseys?

At a party celebrating Tyrese Maxey, following the first All-Star’s recent five-year, $204 million contract, the Sixers took the festivities to the next level by revealing his next contract. city ​​edition jerseys.

With notable previous iterations, such as the Spectrum edition jerseys in 2022-23, the largely underrated Rocky Balboa-inspired jerseys during the 2018-19 season, and last season’s jersey inspired by Philadelphia’s famed Reading Terminal Market, the Philadelphia 76ers have seemingly outdone themselves this year, unveiling a new Iverson-era black jersey.

As Philadelphia celebrates the past, present and future of a guard who, like Iverson, captured the city’s heart, the team threw a party in honor of its young superstar. The event featured a star-studded guest list, heartfelt video messages from Philadelphia legend Dawn Staley and Maxey’s teammate Joel Embiid, and more.

Among the festivities, a wall was dedicated to every jersey Tyrese Maxey has worn as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Every associate, icon, alternate and city edition jersey, including Maxey’s All-Star uniform from last season. An additional jersey made an appearance during the evening when Maxey, when brought into the room to celebrate his stellar career thus far, was greeted by Sixers legend Julius Erving, who presented the young star with a very familiar jersey custom-made to include Maxey’s name and number.

Even fans outside of Philadelphia recognized the uniform as the black jersey made famous by Allen Iverson during his time with the Sixers. Along with the jersey, an enlarged edition of SLAM magazine featuring Maxey in Iverson-era attire was also on display. The cover read: “The fans asked, and Philly answered – 76ers classic edition.”