ESPN is reporting today that the Philadelphia 76ers have been sold to a new ownership group in which actor turned rapper turned actor turned rapper turned actor Will Smith has a minority stake. The announcement makes Smith the latest in a list of musicians to hold partial ownership of NBA franchises, with artists such as Usher (Cavaliers) and Jay-Z (Nets) having crossed over in the past.
Following the press conference, Smith wasted no time excersing his 0.000001% control over the team by announcing his intent to beef up the team's front-line by signing Philip Banks to a 10-day contract pending the end of the NBA lockout.
"Uncle Phil gives us another weapon on the pick and roll, ha-ha, Big Willie style," Smith added while flashing a goofy smile.
Although it is unclear if Uncle Phil's signing will do much to bolster the team's interior defense or rebounding, his demonstrative screaming and gruff parenting style will undoubtedly charm Sixers fans and viewers alike.
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