When it comes to ringing the bell before a Sixers game, it seems like having a recognizable celebrity can do more harm than good. With Game 6 being the most important game in the last five years for the team, Sixers fans are petitioning for the most unknown person possible to ring the bell. This could be anyone from a retired weatherman to a random fan at the front door. The tradition of ringing the bell started in 2018 with the postgame bell-ringing ceremony as a way to commemorate wins. However, the bell-ringing ceremony has now turned into an important pregame ritual rooted in the team's culture. The coaches decide who deserves the honor after each victory, nominating either the leading scorer or a player returning from an injury.
The most memorable bell-ringing ceremonies have involved surprisingly unknown individuals, such as Wanda Sykes or Meek Mill when he was released from jail. While the team will undoubtedly choose another worthy bell ringer for Game 6, the pressure is high, and it might be the most critical decision for the Sixers' success in the game.