The 1997-98 Philadelphia 76ers season was a year of growth and transition under the new leadership of head coach Larry Brown. While the team finished with a 31-51 record, they showed significant improvement as the season progressed, posting a more competitive 17-20 record after the All-Star break. The campaign was highlighted by the continued brilliance of Allen Iverson, who led the team in scoring and assists, and the mid-season acquisitions of Theo Ratliff, Aaron McKie, and Eric Snow, which helped solidify a promising young core for the franchise's future. Additionally, rookie Tim Thomas made an immediate impact, earning NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors. The first overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft and a 2016 Hall of Fame inductee, Allen Iverson was an 11-time All-Star and the 2001 NBA MVP who led the Philadelphia 76ers to the Finals while winning four scoring titles during his legendary career.