“Shut the Front Door!”: Will Smith Mentions Good Friend Denzel Washington Leaving Former NBA Champion Ecstatic

Will Smith is one of the most respected and celebrated actors today. The 54-year-old hit popularity in the 1990s during his time on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Since then, Smith had given the world of film some masterworks with his generational acting skills. However, the legendary actor is also a pioneer of the rap and sneaker culture. Notably, he was one of the first to dawn the Air Jordans during his 1990 show. Likewise, as a pioneer in the movement, Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes had to bring him on their podcast to have a chat. And so they did.

The pair of NBA champions were outspoken superstars during their times. Both Barnes and Jackson were often the faces of controversy during their times. Jackson was a part of the famous ‘Malice in the Palace’ incident. On the other hand, Barnes had his fair share of fights. However, after their NBA careers, their unapologetic traits made for one of the leading basketball podcasts. The duo got together to create ‘All The Smoke’, where they bring in guests to discuss everything around basketball and more.

Changing the theme from basketball stars, the podcast welcomes Will Smith. A pioneer in the development of society and race, Smith appeared to share many of his stories in a short teaser. However, him suggesting Denzel Washington to be the next guest on the podcast made Jackson jump out of his seat.

Will Smith would love to see Denzel Washington take on the smoke?

As Thursday arrives, Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes revealed their latest guest, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. They gave their fans a small snippet of just what to expect from the newest episode. Smith spoke about the times he wore the infamous Air Jordans on his TV show to his conversations with Michael Jordan. However, there was one particular answer that made former NBA champion Jackson react ecstatically.

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When asked who he would want to see as a guest on the podcast, Smith went right to his best friend, Denzel Washington. And the former Indiana Pacers player reacted by shouting, “Shut the front door!”.

Washington is arguably one of the most influential black actors in the history of cinema. His choice of challenging roles and inspiring charisma make him a living legend. Moreover, the nine-time Oscar nominee has stretched his career as a filmmaker and producer, making the way for unheard talents. Likewise, his resume is one fit for the history books. His voice is enough to divert all the attention towards. Moreover, his storied career and bold choices probably make him a perfect candidate for the basketball stars podcast.

The 67-year-old is also an important figure in the life of Will Smith. He stood by the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air during his major controversy at the Oscars. Their friendship stretches a decade long, with Smith looking up to Washington as his idol. Hence, having first-hand experience of Washington’s character, it isn’t surprising to see Will Smith put his name forward.

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