PHILADELPHIA — The elevator from the owners’ lounge was too small, but Michael Rubin told everyone to cram in anyway.
Game 3 between the Philadelphia 76ers, the team in which he shares ownership, and the Boston Celtics was about to begin at Wells Fargo Center. The entourage consisted of former NFL running back Tiki Barber, Mehmet Oz, better known as “Dr. Oz,” and his wife, as well as selfie-seekers who took advantage of this moment with a football and TV star. But one VIP was missing.
Rubin squeezed out and wove to his courtside seat on a mission.