More than 13 years later, from The Process to the postseason, Harris can make good on winning his first major championship in Philadelphia — a conference title, at least — with one ironic caveat:. Forget the NBA. After a couple of years of squabbling, the 76ers recently abandoned plans with the city to move downtown and instead will partner with Comcast Spectacor , their current landlord, to build a new arena in South Philadelphia.
He swiped right on sports teams like they were profiles on a dating app. The New Jersey Devils. Crystal Palace of the English Premier League. Much like when he purchased the Sixers, Harris invoked his geographical heritage and noted he grew up in the Washington suburb of Chevy Chase, Maryland. With Washington, the turnaround was instant — from last season to this season behind wunderkind QB Jayden Daniels. Just like in Philly, a new stadium also appears on the horizon.
Yet after each game, Commanders coach Dan Quinn and members of the front office that include adviser and former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers hop on a video call with Harris and review the deciding plays.
Why did you do that? Much like Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, Harris has largely receded from the media spotlight in Philadelphia and the owner who once held regular state-of-the-franchise news conferences now mostly holds court like a politician or with free agents in tow after the latest asset has been added to his portfolio. Ruined by injuries, the 76ers have crashed toward the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
But Harris is right in one sense: He does have his best team in Philadelphia assembled under his ownership — and here come his Commanders ready to send the Eagles packing.
