The Philadelphia 26ers

The Sixers have lost 26 games in a row. Do you even remember the last time they won? Don't answer that. They last won a game January 29th, 2014. In what must have been a most thrilling contest they beat the Celtics of Boston 95-94 (shh Boston stinks too). How do we wrap our minds around such an epic display of futility? 

Here are some things that have happened since Philly last won a game.

1. The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl by DOMINATING the Broncos

2. Spring Training: Came and Went.

"And that's all I have to say about that" - Forrest Gump

3. People Died. Probably a lot of people but since we don't really care about most of them I just want to point out two specifically that passed away since the last time the Sixers won a game.

Harold Ramis was one of the great comedic writers of his (or any) generation. He passed away 2/24/14. Ghostbusters was iconic and very important in my mental development.

Philip Seymour Hoffman could play geeky, cool, weird, or really any adjective you can think of. He died 2/2/14.

4. Since the Sixers last won a game Russia invaded (or whatever) Crimea. The people of Crimea subsequently held a referendum to join The Russian Federation and the territory was annexed from neighboring Ukraine. I'm not going to give you a half-baked opinion on geo-politics but it is a significant global event. The global map changed (slightly) during the Sixers losing streak.

Speaking of Russia

5. The Winter Olympiad in Sochi Russia came and went. There were a few minor issues. Toilets seem to be a theme here.

Even with a 26 game losing streak. Philadelphia still has a better record than the Milwaukee Bucks. But with a little effort I think they might very well could possibly catch Milwaukee for the most ping pong balls.