Sixers To Bring Back Fan Favorite Mascot Hip-Hop This Season

This season for the Sixers will be defined by at least one thing: nostalgia. First, it was the announcement that they would wear their 2001 era Black Jerseys as an Alternate for the next season. Then they released a look at the throwback black court to go with those jerseys. And now, they announced something that will really make fans happy. The return of Hip-Hop, the team's former dunking rabbit mascot.

They made the announcement by releasing this highlight reel of some of his best dunks.

There are not many issues that can't be solved by a human-sized rabbit doing trick dunks off a trampoline. Fans loved him back in his heyday. Since his retirement, many have clamored for his return. Now, at least in select games, they will get what they asked for.

The Sixers released the following statement.

"This season, Hip-Hop returns, alongside his friend Franklin, for a season of tributes to the ’01 team. Hip-Hop will be back on center court with his signature swagger, charismatic and entertaining style that fans loved from that era. Specific game dates and activations with Hip-Hop will be announced throughout the season. The 76ers will pay tribute to Hip-Hop at the Saturday, November 8th game vs. Toronto Raptors."

Being part of the "25th Anniversary Hardwood Classic Celebration" of the 2001 team, it is safe to assume he will be at the same games where they wear the black jerseys and play on the throwback court. But the Sixers did not say whether he would be at all of those games.

Here are the games they will wear the black jerseys.

For now, all they have confirmed is the Nov 8th game vs the Raptors. Fans who want to be at a game with Hip-Hop should stay tuned, as the Sixers will likely release more games soon.

Tickets for the home games, where they will have the celebration of the 2001 team, are already on sale and can be purchased here.