Hip-Hop, the Philadelphia 76ers' iconic former mascot, is back.

As part of the team's celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Eastern Conference Championship team, the team is bringing back what it calls "one of the era's most memorable mascots," according to a press release.

Hip-Hop – and his "signature swagger (and) charismatic and entertaining style that fans loved from that era" – will join his friend, Franklin, the Sixers' current mascot, for a season full of tributes to that team, the announcement says.

Philadelphia 76ers mascot mascot Hip-Hop runs during Game 4 vs. Detroit Pistons. Al Tielemans/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images

The Sixers also plan to bring back the iconic black jerseys from their Allen Iverson era for the season-long celebration. Players will

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