Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith New Owners of NBA 76ers Reportedly

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Apr 5, 2016
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The NBA have new owners as The NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the transfer of majority stake over to The Smiths. Joshua Harris the former majority owner thanked the Hollywood's power couple for leading the franchise into the future.

“My partners and I are thrilled to have an opportunity to be led by such a warm and wonderful Hollywood couple as Will and Jada, who are now majority owners of the Sixers. It is at this critical time that the team is at a perilous crossroads, and requires an ownership leader who is somewhat insulated from the constant tugs and pulls of the Philadelphia community as we navigate construction of a true championship caliber team.”

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith:

"It is an honor to become part of this storied franchise. We have a lot of work to do, but we have a rich history, a strong foundation and a bright future. We want to personally thank Joshua Harris for his strong leadership, for turning over an NBA franchise which is just now stepping through the door into a new and winning era, and for giving the city of Philadelphia a fairytale success story which will unfold before their very eyes. We are honored to continue this pursuit of excellence, not just for the championships that await this team, but for the wonderful city of Philadelphia – a city long overlooked for its contributions to professional sports.“