While fans were glued to the intense game between the Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers, Hollywood star Will Smith stole the spotlight with an unexpected moment.
Amid the huge crowd at the Wells Fargo Center, the "Bad Boys for Life" star was spotted courtside, showing his support for his hometown of Philadelphia.
Interestingly, his presence caught the attention of Wizards guard Jordan Poole, who greeted him with a warm hug and exchanged a few words before heading to the locker room.
As seen in the video, both were all smiles during their friendly interaction.
Meanwhile, the unexpected moment drew the attention of fans, noting the resemblance between the two.
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"That's funny because I literally kept saying JP looks like a young Will," one noted.
"They look like father and son," a fan remarked.
On the other hand, some couldn't resist poking fun by bringing up the infamous Oscar incident involving Smith and host Chris Rock, as well as Poole's shocking altercation with Draymond Green in 2023.
"The irony Poole and Draymond situation was the basketball version of Smith and Rock," a commenter said.
"An aggressor and a victim cross paths……" a fan quipped.
Another user had the same thought, joking, "He tryna recruit him vs Draymond Green."
The same goes for a fan who said, "Pool looking for another punch in the face."
Will Smith at Philadelphia 76ers and the Washington Wizards game Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Unfortunately, Will Smith's presence didn't bring any luck, as the 76ers ended up losing to the Wizards 119-114. Poole contributed 18 points and seven assists in Washington's win.
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This story was originally published March 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM.