Dr. J took note and during a speech last month at a ceremony honoring the 1983 team, he told a packed house that the championship players were there not just to be recognized, but to “challenge this year’s team to make it happen.” The basketball Hall of Famer added: "Forty years is way too long.”
Philadelphia 76ers take aim at Brooklyn Nets, hope for 1st NBA title since 1983
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John Thompson's legacy extends far beyond basketball
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