What sports team does Will Smith own?

The Fresh Prince, who uttered those famous words on a weekly basis in America's living rooms back in the '90s, is finally getting a piece of his team. After years of promoting the city of Brotherly Love

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and its NBA team, actor/musician Will Smith and wife Jada now have a minority stake in the Philadelphia 76ers.

Is Will Smith a part owner of the 76ers?

It is true that the Smiths purchased a minority stake in the 76ers, Will's hometown team, in 2011. But they were part of a group that was headed by private equity investor Josh Harris, and he remains the principal owner.

Why are they called the Seventy Sixers?

The name '76ers' comes from the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, but was chosen by contest winner Walt Stahlberg, who suggested it after the Syracuse Nationals were purchased and moved to Philadelphia.

Why is there a snake on the Wells Fargo Center?

The image accompanied Franklin's persuasive editorial about the “disunited state,” delivering a message during the French and Indian War that America would be strongest if united. Back then, word was a severed snake could be resurrected if the pieces were reattached before sunset.

Why do the Sixers have a snake on their logo?

Playing off of a famous political cartoon drawn by Benjamin Franklin, the snake is the imagery of "Join, or Die," a rallying cry to pre-independence United States. The 76ers adopted the image as homage to Philadelphia in 2018 during the team's playoff run as part of the "Phila Unite" marketing campaign.

Will Smith on Owning an NBA Team

Is Bel-Air based on a true story?

Is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air based on a true story? Kind of. Debuting in 1990, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was loosely based on Will Smith's real life persona, but all of the episodes are pure fiction. It's a sitcom, not a biopic!

Is Will Smith a basketball player?

The trip starts back in the early 90s, when he was the best basketball player at Bel-Air Academy (FYI: he didn't play basketball at his real high school), pumping up his Reebok Pumps while going against Marky Mark in the awesome Rock N' Jock MTV celeb games, and acting for J.R. Rider and the 1994 NBA Dunk Contest ...

Will joins basketball team Fresh Prince?

Will's talents help him become a basketball star at school, but cause Carlton to begin feeling insignificant and inferior to him. Will's talents help him become a basketball star at school, but cause Carlton to begin feeling insignificant and inferior to him.

What does Michael Rubin own?

At age 12 Rubin founded a ski-tuning shop, called Mike's Ski & Sport, in his parents' basement. Rubin owns minority stakes in the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils and the English Premier League soccer team Crystal Palace FC.

What does 76ers stand for?

Often referred to simply as the Sixers, the team is the oldest franchise in the NBA and is named for the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.

Does Detroit have a basketball team?

Detroit Pistons, American professional basketball team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, outside Detroit. The Pistons have won three National Basketball Association (NBA) championships (1989, 1990, 2004).

What rappers own basketball teams?

In 2010, Michael Jordan made history by becoming the first former basketball player to own a majority stake in a NBA team. He held a minority stake in the Charlotte Bobcats for many years, as did rapper Nelly, who also owns stock in the team.

What has Will Smith done for Philadelphia?

After hearing over 58 computers were stolen from West Philadelphia High School, Smith decided to donate 29 laptops and one desktop to get the school back on it's feet.

What does a NBA team cost?

The average NBA team is worth $2.58 billion, according to data compiled by Sportico. The New York Knicks rank first at $6.12 billion, while the New Orleans Pelicans rank last at $1.51 billion. Below are the elements that compose the value of the league's 30 franchises, which are collectively worth $77.5 billion.

Did Will Smith produce Bel-Air?

As Banks expected, coming onto the new series meant tackling a role previously made popular by Smith, who is now an executive producer for Bel-Air.

Is The Fresh Prince based on Will Smith's life?

The television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which began in 1990, was loosely based on Smith's real-life persona. It ran on NBC for six successful seasons, ending at the star's request, and during its run Smith garnered two Golden Globe Award nominations and served as an executive producer for the final season.

How old was Will Smith in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

From his early days in Philadelphia, TheWrap looks back at the Fresh Prince's versatile career. Fresh Prince (1985) A 17-year-old Will Smith met Jeff Townes by chance and the two ended up forming a hip-hop duo called DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince.

Are there snakes in Philadelphia?

The three venomous species of snakes in Pennsylvania are the Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake and Eastern Massasauga. Reports of venomous snakebites in Pennsylvania are rare. Bites usually occur while a person is trying to catch or carelessly handle one of these snakes.