October 19th, 2011
02:03 PM ET
Will Smith now part owner of the 76ersRapper, movie star and all-around A-lister Will Smith can add basketball team owner to his resume, because Will and wife Jada Pinkett Smith now own minority stakes in the Philadelphia 76ers. Will, 43, and Jada, 40, joined a group of investors led by multibillionaire Joshua Harris to buy the NBA team from Comcast-Spectacor, according to CSN Philly. At a press conference Tuesday morning, Harris announced the new ownership via press release: "It is an honor to become part of this storied franchise. We have a lot of work to do, but we have a rich history, a strong foundation and a bright future.”
Philadelphia is close to Will’s heart. The Oscar-nominated actor was “born and raised” in West Philadelphia, as mentioned on his '90s sitcom, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Smith gained fame essentially by playing himself on the series – a street-smart West Philly kid. Sixers players seem to be happy with the actor’s involvement in the team. Guard Evan Turner posted his approval on Twitter: "I think it's dope that the fresh prince is one of our new owners. Maybe Willow can perform at halftime." But Willow will have to wait to share her tween pop fare with Sixers fans, because the NBA is still in the midst of a lockout.
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I mean you know white mean can't jump.
Oh relax babe. You are too serious. It's good to kick back and have a chuckle every now and then. Have you been on these blogs lately? It's good to come on here, play around, have a chuckle or two. So chill big boy and keep the mean outside.
I really don't care what his name is,you 'geniuses'and your humor.
Evel definitely delivered the goods here. Well done.
Good investment Will. The Sixers are a team with no fans in a ghetto thug league that nobody watches any more.
I actually like Evel. I get his sick and twisted humor. I was just playing with him.
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how c um u're not taking the bait evel? thought u liked hoz
You think you're so smart don't you bad boy (evel)? You gave yourself away with one of your comments. Hope you're enjoying yourself..smirk. No hard feeling on my part..lol P.S. Fan girls (rolling eyes) he all mine, because when I'm done with him..he won't be alive.
What about DJ Jazzy Jeff?
Who's to say how long it will your world?Never a black president.Keep living you haven't seen 'nothin'yet'.
I see my lovely little fangirls are out in full force today. You girls need to get your fat a55es back in the kitchen with your shoes off.
I think Evel's more of a hunter he probably likes those guys that kiss their mommas with their pretty mouths before they run off into the woods.lmao
@Evel Knievel you redneck b**tard why don't you ride off into the sunset on your Harley,first make a detour off a bridge into the Mississippi.
I'm soooo F... Nevermind.