Looking to turn her lackluster season around, the Lakers They get some training from Will Smith.
Wednesday team Official Twitter And the Instagram Accounts have revealed that the Oscar-winning actor stopped by a Lakers training facility to help inspire his players.
It was a rare public appearance for the ‘King Richard’ star, who has kept a low profile since the fallout when he was Comedian Chris Rock slapped Onstage at the 94th Academy Awards in April.
“A big thank you to Will Smith, who joined the team to discuss strength through teamwork, and to exercise gratitude in times of great challenge,” the Lakers’ identical social media posts said on Wednesday.
Smith’s meeting with the Lakers was part of the team’s “Genius Talk” series, an annual event where speakers motivate players to achieve their goals on and off the field. Previous guests included the actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and rapper People.
In addition to chatting with the Lakers, the former “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star met owner Jenny Boss and impressed with the team’s awards—kinda.
Smith said in He posted the video on his Instagram account. “It’s just important to say there’s no trophy from 1983, OK?” Because that’s the year Julius Irving led the Sixers to victory.
2022 was a tough year for both the Lakers and Smith.
Sunday at Crypto.com Arena The Lakers Lost to Portland Trail Blazers 106-104 days after Lost to Los Angeles Clippers On October 20, and Golden State Warriors Before that.
On the other hand, Smith is still facing the repercussions of an Oscar slap.
The actor who has withstood criticism from both the filmography academy And the peers in hollywoodI have apologized many times We are now looking forward to his next movie,”Release. “
“Peek a #Emancipation to @lakers and have a great take on the movie for their Genius series,” he wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. “Many thanks to everyone who came through!!
Despite Smith’s efforts to get ahead, Lakers fans anticipate his defeat at the Academy Awards on their hopes for the team.
One follower commented on the Lakers post: “Honestly as a Laker fan, I hope they have some victories on their minds tonight.”
“I hope he put some logic into it [Russell Westbrook]Another user said.
Another said, “If the Lakers are looking to Smith’s will to help, things are worse than I thought.”