Heat furious over LeBron snub as wild 76ers conspiracy theory emerges
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Michael Rubin's ties to the 76ers are fueling a conspiracy theory that LeBron's snub of Miami wasn't random — but who actually pulled the strings?
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Theory Briefing
- Le Batard pointed to Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, a former 76ers minority owner, as a possible behind-the-scenes force in LeBron bypassing Miami.
- The Heat's public fury over the snub is adding credibility to the idea that something unusual shaped LeBron's decision.
- Rubin's ongoing closeness to the 76ers organization raises the question of whether personal networks can quietly redirect a superstar's career choices.