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Will Smith, the cultural icon, is one of the most renowned actors in the country. However, he has not restricted himself to movies alone. He keeps himself busy with other activities, among which is being a part owner of the oldest NBA franchise, the Philadelphia 76ers. Smith, who was born and brought up in Philadelphia, shares a special relationship with the sixth-largest city in the country. Therefore, the cultural icon might have purchased some stakes in the franchise. Lately, Smith delved deeper into some intriguing facts about the club that perhaps he loves the most.

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Will Smith sat down with the NBA veterans, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, for a chat on the 162nd Episode of ‘ALL THE SMOKE’. From the promotion of his new film, ‘Emancipation’, to opening up about the incident with Chris Rock, Smith discussed various topics. However, one topic among them disclosed some interesting facts about his love for basketball and the Sixers.

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Will Smith reveals his love for the oldest NBA franchise

During the interview, Will Smith stated that he loved basketball due to it being the only thing he was athletic in, despite being bad at the game. Thereafter, the former Warriors star, Barnes asked Smith how he feels as a Philadelphian after being a part owner of the Sixers. Smith revealed some intriguing facts while answering the aforementioned question. He began by saying that many people didn’t even know that he was a part owner of the franchise that has a value of $3.5 Billion.

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Subsequently, he expressed his sadness regarding his inability to watch their games due to his busy schedule. Moreover, the cultural icon stated a shocking fact. Smith has only gone to the Wells Fargo Center four times to see the Sixers play, despite being an owner for more than 10 years.

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Besides that, he expressed what he feels when he enters the Sixers arena by saying, ‘There’s nothing like walking into your hometown arena.”?Lastly, Smith finished off by showcasing his love for the Sixers legend, Allen Iverson, and the people of the city.

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How many times have you gone to the Sixers’ arena? Do let us know in the comments below.

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Ayush Roy is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen interest in trades and matchups. He has contributed over 500 articles to date, showcasing his expertise in the field. Ayush's favorite activity, apart from writing about teams in the NBA, is diving deep into the economics of the popular league.

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