WARNING: Spoilers ahead.
The 2012 Philadelphia 76ers weren’t supposed to go anywhere.
Having just been wiped out in a gentleman’s sweep by LeBron James’ Miami Heat in the 2011 playoffs, the 76ers front office brought back largely the same core, including a now-hobbled Elton Brand and an always-pouting Andre Iguodala.
Even in the regular season, getting out to a hot start behind the play of…