[1] During the off-season, the Sixers acquired 7' 7" center Manute Bol from the Golden State Warriors,[2][3] and signed free agent Ricky Green.
Johnny Dawkins sustained a major knee injury early in the season after only just four games, and was replaced by Green as the team's starting point guard,[5][6] while Mike Gminski was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Armen Gilliam at midseason.
[11] Charles Barkley averaged 27.6 points, 10.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game, and was named to the All-NBA First Team, while Hersey Hawkins finished second on the team in scoring with 22.1 points, and led them with 2.2 steals per game.
[24][25][26][27] The Bulls would reach the NBA Finals for the first time, and defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in five games, winning their first ever championship.
[33] Following the season, Mahorn left to play overseas in Italy,[34][35] and Green retired in 1992 after a brief stint with the Celtics.