[2] For the season, Charles Barkley changed his jersey number to #32 in honor of Magic Johnson, who retired due to HIV.
However, the Sixers had retired that number in honor of Billy Cunningham, who un-retired it for Barkley to wear.
[3][4][5][6] After winning seven of their first ten games, the Sixers went on a 7-game losing streak, and held a 23–24 record at the All-Star break.
[7] Plagued by injuries all season, they missed the playoffs by finishing fifth in the Atlantic Division with a 35–47 record.
[13] Making matters worse for the Sixers, Barkley had a falling-out with management when they did not re-sign Rick Mahorn, who went overseas to play in Italy.