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LeBron James and Will Smith connect in Angola ahead of 76ers debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:36 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

LeBron James and Will Smith connect in Angola ahead of 76ers debut

Summary

LeBron James met with Philly native Will Smith in Luanda, Angola, prior to his 76ers debut. The two were attending the UIM E1 World Championship Grand Prix, where James supported his team, Team AlUla. Smith shared a photo captioned ‘Philly in the building’ and they discussed promoting tourism, film, and basketball in Angola with President João Lourenço. James will debut for the 76ers on October 20 against the New York Knicks.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James and Will Smith met in Angola.
•James supports his powerboat racing team at the championship.
•They discussed promoting Angola with the president.
•James debuts for the 76ers on October 20 against the Knicks.
•Smith's Westbrook Racing team participated in the event.

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12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Philly legend Will Smith posts fresh royal link-up with 76ers' LeBron James in Angola

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Ahead of LeBron James’ 76ers debut, the NBA icon posted up with Philly native Will Smith. “Philly in the building,” Smith captioned the photo of him and the 76ers star. The two met up in Luanda, Angola, as James was there in support of his electric powerboat racing franchise, Team AlUla, at the UIM E1 World Championship Grand Prix. Smith was there […] The post Philly legend Will Smith posts fresh royal link-up with 76ers' LeBron James in Angola appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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