Get ready, Philly, because the legendary voice of Matt Cord is officially returning to the mic for his 29th and final season with the Philadelphia 76ers, a total reversal after he announced in March that the 2025-26 campaign would be his last. With Allen Iverson and current stars Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe welcoming him back in a team video, it’s clear this isn’t just about a PA announcer, it’s about a team gearing up for a championship run that just got even more hyped for LeBron James’ first season.
“Dream Come True” for One More Season
Cord himself dropped a statement to NBC Philadelphia, and you can feel the energy in his words. He said he’s “incredibly grateful for the opportunity to return to the mic as PA announcer for 76ers for one more season.” Think about that, this guy has been in the “best seat in the house” for 28 years, witnessing “so many memorable moments,” and he’s ready for one more. He called it a “dream come true.” You know he’s coming back because this isn’t just any year, it’s going to be something special. Cord made it clear, “I can’t wait to be back at Xfinity Mobile Arena with you all. Let’s go, 76ers!” You can bet that passion is going to fuel the arena all season long, especially with the squad they’ve built.
The Sixers Are Officially Stacked
Let’s be real, Cord’s return for his final year makes perfect sense when you look at what the Sixers did this offseason. They were one of the NBA’s busiest teams, and honestly, they could easily be the most improved squad in the entire league this coming season. They went out and snagged five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown in a massive trade with the Boston Celtics. And then, they pulled off the ultimate free agency move, signing “one of the all-time greats,” none other than LeBron James himself! Imagine that starting five: LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe. That’s a lineup that screams trouble for the rest of the league. These guys are legitimately among the top teams in the Eastern Conference, and yeah, they are undoubtedly championship contenders.
If this team lives up to even half of its potential, Matt Cord could be calling their first NBA Finals appearance since way back in 2001. And even crazier, he could be on the mic for the organization’s first championship since 1983! That’s a legacy moment right there, and it’s what everyone in Philly will be watching for when the season kicks off. Get ready, because this year means everything.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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