Philadelphia 76ers owners Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and David Adelman and former minority owner Michael Rubin bought tickets to Thursday’s Game 6 of Philadelphia’s first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, in an attempt to prevent Knicks fans from taking over again. Wells Fargo Center.
Knicks fans appeared to overwhelm the number of 76ers fans during Game 4 at the Wells Fargo Center. After Philadelphia’s 97-92 loss to New York on Sunday, Sixers star Joel Embiid expressed his disappointment at the lack of fan support after hearing “MVP!” songs by Jalen Brunson.
Josh Harris, David Blitzer, @david_adelman and I just bought over 2,000 tix for Sixers Game 6 – We will NEVER let Knicks fans take over our stadium again!!! Serving first responders, health care professionals and other local organizations based in Philadelphia and…
— Michael Rubin (@michaelrubin) May 1, 2024
“I love our fans, but it was unfortunate. I don’t call them but it’s disappointing.” Embiid said, adding that he understands that Knicks fans are a train ride away from attending road games.
“But I have never seen you [like Sunday], and I have been here for 10 years. Yeah, it makes me angry, especially because Philly is considered a sports town, so … I don’t think that should happen. It’s not OK.”
Owners of the Philadelphia 76ers, former owner Michael Rubin bought more than 2,000 tickets for Game 6 against the New York Knicks
Rubin, 51, announced Wednesday on social media that he and current owners Harris, Blitzer, and Adelman had teamed up to buy “over 2,000” tickets for Game 6. The Philadelphia native said the tickets would be given to “first responders, medical. care professionals, and other local organizations based in Philadelphia. “
Yes, Rubin sold his 10% stake in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment in 2022. He still attends Sixers games sitting courtside at the Wells Fargo Center and attended Game 4 on Sunday. Rubin is also the founder and CEO of Fanatics.
In addition, South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley, a Philadelphia native and Sixers fan, asked 76ers season ticket holders on social media not to sell their Game 6 tickets to Knicks fans.
this is a @dawnstaley thank you post. 👏 pic.twitter.com/FF60cxrSXY
– Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 28, 2024
With the Sixers still trailing 3-2 in their best-of-seven series, fan support is needed now more than ever. Tyrese Maxey helped the Sixers rally to force overtime at Madison Square Garden in Game 5.
The 2024 All-Star guard scored seven points in the final 28.9 minutes of regulation. After a series of unexpected events, Philadelphia went on to win 112-106 in overtime.
According to many NBA betting sites, the 76ers hold nine chances to win the championship. Sportsbooks show the best odds for the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
