Josh Harris's NFL franchise is surging while his NBA team flounders.
Josh Harris is no stranger to conflict in the sports world. The billionaire investor entered major sports ownership in 2011, buying the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. Two years later, he added an NHL team to his portfolio, with the New Jersey Devils. It was in 2023 that he made his biggest splash, however, spending a record $6.05 billion to buy the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder.
The upstart Commanders travel to Philly for Sunday's NFC championship, and Harris knows well what it will be like for his newest team.. “For me, or anyone else, playing in Philly in the NFC Championship Game and seeing their passion for their team, is tremendous. They make it hard on the opposing teams, and they make it hard on everyone. Yes, I have an extra special place in that.
Philadelphia fans probably don't need extra motivation to "unleash" on the Commanders, but Harris's role in overseeing Washington's impressive rise while his NBA team crashes towards the bottom of the league doesn't help.
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