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Sixers Embody Revolution In New Hype Video

By Ray Boyd

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Sixers makeover in recent years has been called a lot of different things. Some of the names have not been the most flattering.

On Monday, the team took it in a direction that paid homage to the city's past and now the rebuild is a revolution.

The team released a new hype video on Monday as they held media day as well. "Revolution Is Our Name," juxtaposes the history of the franchise with that of the city, while also conjuring up imagery of a brighter tomorrow for the young crop of players.

For example, how about putting a Wilt Chamberlain block right next to a Nerlens Noel block? Or how about having Noel do his best Allen Iverson "Michael Jordan Crossover," impression?

It's hard not to be optimistic watching Jahlil Okafor slam a basketball followed up by a triumphant celebration from Charles Barkley.

WATCH: Revolution Is Our Name:

The narrator of the video reminds us, "Philly doesn't follow convention." The line emphasizes the point that while the Sixers rebuild certainly has its skeptics, the team isn't trying to do something by the book.

In addition to releasing a new hype video, fans can now get their first glimpse of the players that will be representing them this season as media day photos were taken. Check out some of the best shots below:

 

 

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GALLOWAY,NJ - SEPTEMBER 28 : Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a photo during media day on September 28, 2015 in Galloway, New Jersey NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
Nerlens Noel
GALLOWAY,NJ - SEPTEMBER 28 : Nerlens Noel #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a photo during media day on September 28, 2015 in Galloway, New Jersey NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers Photo Day
GALLOWAY,NJ - SEPTEMBER 28 : Nik Stauskas #11 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a photo during media day on September 28, 2015 in Galloway, New Jersey NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers Photo Day
GALLOWAY,NJ - SEPTEMBER 28 : Tony Wroten #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a photo during media day on September 28, 2015 in Galloway, New Jersey. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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GALLOWAY,NJ - SEPTEMBER 28 : Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a photo during media day on September 28, 2015 in Galloway, New Jersey NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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(Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Sixers will open training camp on Tuesday, September 29 and it will run until Saturday, October 3.

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