Podcast: Michael Rubin on being a partner in his hometown team, the Reform Alliance, and more

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Sixers partner Michael Rubin sits down with our very own Michael Barkann for this special podcast. 

Rubin is a Philadelphia-area native, so he understands the passion of local fans. Rubin is more than just a partner in the team, however. He's the chairman of Fanatics, the now-ubiquitious sports apparel seller. He's made headlines due to his advocacy for criminal justice reform, particularly pertaining to the story of Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill. 

Barkann and Rubin touched on the following topics in this wide-ranging discussion, which you can hear below. 

  • David Stern’s role in Michael Rubin becoming an partner in the Sixers
  • It’s a dream to own a sports franchise in your hometown
  • Starting his own ski shop and excelling in business
  • Borrowing $38,000 from his dad in high school
  • Being friends with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons
  • The decision making comes from Elton Brand and no one else
  • Working with Jay-Z and many others to create Reform Alliance

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