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Will Smith gives 76ers the pep talk they need before 2016-17 season

The Liberty Bell and cheesesteak might be the only two things in this world more synonymous with Philly than Will Smith.

The A-list actor and four-time Grammy award-winner is hails from West Philadelphia, born and raised. Growing up, on the playground is where he spent most of his days (See what I did there?)

He's part owner of his beloved hers. So, the team couldn't have had anyone better to address it's roster full of young talent including 2016 No. 1 overall Draft pick Ben Simmons, Jahlil Okafor (17.5 ppg, 7 rpg, 1.2 bpg) and Nerlens Noel at training camp.