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Michael Rubin, Draymond Gets Suspended, NHL Playoffs And PFT Talks About His Dad

Wednesday, April 19, 202311 takes

We start the show with a serious/sad note from PFT. (-) NBA playoffs, draymond gets suspended, the Beam is the best, Celtics/Sixers are on a collision course and the Suns remembered they have to win basketball games in the playoffs (-). We talk a little playoff hockey and the Leafs have duped us again (-). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including the great popcorn airline debate and more (-). Fanatics Founder/CEO Michael Rubin joins the show to talk business, why he sold his portion of the Sixers, sneaking into his Hamptons party and tons more (-). We finish with FAQ's and the lottery ball machine (-).

Recap

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Take Slip·Apr 19, 2023
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Big CatBig Cat

The Kings will beat the Warriors, but then the Lakers will eliminate them to cause maximum pain

They're gonna beat the Warriors in this series. It's gonna be a great story. The first team to take down the Warriors, the Lakers are then gonna beat them and it's gonna be all the bad memories from all the from that series and everything is gonna get brought back up. It's perfectly set up for a team to like capture the Hearts of America and then the Lakers to basically have us relive the worst moment in King's history.

The Warriors actually beat the Kings in 7 games in the first round, although the Lakers did beat the Warriors in the next round.
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Take Slip·Apr 19, 2023
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MaxMax

Playoff James Harden is dead

My take of playoff James Harden is dead, died last night cuz he was so bad. I was so excited after Saturday and then last night, I mean he like didn't even belong on the court.

Harden had multiple 40-point games later in the playoffs (Games 1 and 4 vs Celtics), proving he still had star-level flashes, though he was inconsistent.
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Take Slip·Apr 19, 2023
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HankHank

If Robert Williams stays healthy, the Celtics will win the championship

Robert Williams is playing like he's healthy, active. It's always scary with him... if he stays healthy, good things are coming.

Williams played 20 games in the 2023 playoffs, but the Celtics lost in the ECF to the Miami Heat.
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Take Slip·Apr 19, 2023
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Soul patches are making a huge comeback this summer

I think the soul patch is the right move. I think soul patches are making a huge comeback. I think one of you guys should lead the charge on that... it's gonna be Soul patch summer.

While funny, soul patches did not become a dominant aesthetic trend in Summer 2023.
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Take Slip·Apr 19, 2023
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Big CatBig Cat

Adrian Peterson will sign with the Indianapolis Colts in 2023

I fully expect Adrian Peterson to be on the Colts next year. Which makes so much sense. Like I could see it in my head him backing up Jonathan Taylor and just being like, fuck this, why aren't I getting my carries?

Adrian Peterson did not sign with the Colts or any NFL team for the 2023 season; he was effectively retired.

Hot Seat Cool Throne

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Take Slip·Apr 19, 2023·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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HankHank

AI robots will take over and kill everyone within a month

I'm fully convinced, I figured I should just get it on record that probably within like a month, AI is going to build robots, take over the world and we're all gonna die.

A month passed and humanity was not eradicated by AI robots.
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Take Slip·Apr 19, 2023·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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Billy FootballBilly Football

Malik Murphy is the real sleeper in the Texas QB battle and has the best arm on the team

In reality in the UT quarterback competition, there was a big dark horse sleeper that no one saw coming in Malik Murphy... I think has the best arm out of any of the quarterbacks on the team. Quinn Ewers did have an amazing day... but this Malik Murphy guy just was throwing bombs out there.

Murphy did start several games for Texas when Ewers was injured and performed well before transferring to Duke.

Interview

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Take Slip·Apr 19, 2023
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Michael RubinMichael Rubin

The 76ers will win the NBA championship this year

The second I sold, I went out and said the Sixers are winning the championship this year. I fully believe that's happening. I think it was my sale of the ownership that motivated everybody to play that much harder.

The 76ers lost to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 2023.
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Take Slip·Apr 19, 2023
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Michael RubinMichael Rubin

Josh Harris will successfully buy the Washington Commanders

I believe that Josh will get this done. That's my prediction. I believe that Josh will get this done... and I'm rooting for him. He grew up in Washington. I think he'll be a really good owner of that team.

Josh Harris officially bought the Commanders in July 2023.
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Take Slip·Apr 19, 2023
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Michael RubinMichael Rubin

The Buffalo Bills winning a Super Bowl would be the biggest merchandise market for Fanatics

What you generally look for is teams with great heritage that haven't won for a long time. The Buffalo Bills would be spectacular for business. Because they have great heritage... think about everyone who grew up in Buffalo who has any connectivity in Buffalo. Every one of them would buy $500 in merchandise.

The Bills have yet to win a Super Bowl, so the literal sales claim is unverified, but it's a verifiable industry prediction.
Void
Take Slip·Apr 19, 2023
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Michael RubinMichael Rubin

There should be a maximum age of 65 for the US Presidency

I firmly believe this. If there's one rule that should be put in place right now... there needs to be an age max. You cannot be president past 65 for the first term... you'd have sharper people that could be more aggressive. I want the leader of our country to be a great leader but be able to really affect change.

This is a subjective political opinion that cannot be proven correct or incorrect.