NB70s: Steve Mix (1975-77)

In 1974-75, Steve Mix averaged 15.6 points and 10.9 rebounds as Philadelphia finished 34-48. Mix made the NBA All-Star team, but ultimately played in only 46 games due to injury.
The 76ers improved to 46-36 in 1975-76, as Mix averaged 13.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 81 games, playing alongside Doug Collins, George McGinnis, Billy Cunningham and rookie Lloyd Free. The 76ers lost to the Buffalo Braves in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Philadelphia scored a coup when they obtained Julius Erving before the 1976-77 season. The 76ers also added Henry Bibby, Caldwell Jones and Darryl Dawkins to the roster. The 76ers finished the regular season 50-32, with Mix averaging 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. In the playoffs, Philadelphia beat the Boston Celtics 4 games to 3 and the Houston Rockets 4-2 to advance to the 1977 NBA Finals. In the finals, Philadelphia fell to Bill Walton and the Portland Trail Blazers 4-2.

[@jingqi9106]

Steve "The Mayor" Mix may not have had Hall of Fame stats but he was a damn good player and an NBA all-star. He was a dominant left hand player but he was also a really good all-around player on both sides of the ball that had a nice jump shot with excellent form. He could beat you from the perimeter or with his cafty, strong inside game.
From '75 - '77, The mayor was a double digit scorer for the Sixers, was a solid rebounder, and a good defensive player on some excellent Sixer teams. The arrival of George McGinnis and Julius Irving to the Sixers from the ABA meant less playing time and shots for Mix, but the Sixers could still count on some excellent all-around play when he was in the game. The Sixers made it to the Championship series against the powerful Portland Trailblazers in '77 who were led by the late, great Bill Walton, Maurice Lucas, and Lionel Hollins. Even though the Sixers were loaded at the forward position, Mix added to their talented depth at forward and Mix played both the small forward and power forward positions, showing his flexibility. As an offensive player, Mix had a quick pull up jumper going to his left or his right, he was strong driving to the hoop although he was mainly a left handed finisher, and Mix could post up his opponents and he had an effective turnaround jumper. From '75-77 Mix added quality depth to a very good Sixers team and was the type of player any coach would love to have on their squad.

[@guterjunge9878]

i just pulled his 94ovr in nba 2k25 myteam and hes a dawg

[@MrPiraka123]

Thanks!

[@stever1791]

your nb70's mixes are Great . Can yu do one on Howard Porter ?

[@ginoongkamote]

thank you for the comment brother
will try to find enough howard porter videos unfortunately for now just got a little set of videos from him

[@stever1791]

@@ginoongkamote even if it's the Villanova - UCLA game , where he takes on Wicks and Rowe and wins the MOP award. Several Bulls games should be out there . Hope you find some and THANKS