Who are the most famous Philadelphia 76ers fans? To call Sixers fans dedicated is something of an understatement. The team sells out their arena every single season, due to their rabid fans. Included in the Sixers loyal fanbase are some famous faces. Celebrity Sixers fans include movie stars, musicians, and business people, all united by their passion for the Philadelphia 76ers. Who is the most famous Philadelphia 76ers fan? Which celeb 76ers fans do you love to see court side?
The most famous of the celebrity Philadelphia Sixers fans is Mr. "West Philadelphia born and raised" himself, Will Smith. He and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith even purchased a minority stake in the team in 2011. The entire Smith family is often spotted watching games, as is Will's longtime friend and collaborator DJ Jazzy Jeff. No surprising twist here, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs and he remains a famous 76ers fan to this day. Other famous figures who are celebrity Philadelphia 76ers fans include Meek Mill, Kevin Hart, Lil Dicky, and Ryan Phillippe.
The next time you're watching a Philadelphia 76ers game, make sure to keep a close eye on the stands. You never know which of these 76ers celebrity fans you might spot sporting their Philadelphia 76ers gear.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kevin Hart is one of the biggest superfans the NBA has. Being such a massive fan means he is a fan of a lot of teams, but none have his heart more that his hometown Philadelphia 76ers. Whether it be cheering them on courtside, repping their gear, or going on sports shows to defend his team, Hart is the definition of a superfan.
LD grew up just 13 miles outside of Philly, in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania. The rapper and comedian Lil Dicky has been a lifelong and devoted fan of the Philadelphia 76ers since he was a child. He can be seen here sitting courtside, rooting for his team during the NBA playoffs.
The Philadelphia born and raised rapper Meek Mill wears his love of his hometown on his sleeve, and has been a massive fan of the 76ers since he was a child. He regularly attends games and cheers for his team, and he can be seen here ringing the bell before the game.
Legendary actor, rapper, and producer Will Smith was born and raised in the City of Brotherly Love, and he has been a die-hard NBA fan all his life. His hometown 76ers mean so much to him in fact, that he is a minority owner of the franchise with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
Actor Jada Pinkett Smith, along with her husband Will Smith, are minority owners of the Philadelphia 76ers, and she can be seen here sitting courtside at a game, cheering for their team.
While revolutionary director M. Night Shyamalan may have been born in India, he grew to be a massive NBA fan, and more importantly, a huge Philadelphia 76ers fan. Regularly seen attending games, sitting courtside with his family, or simply repping the team's gear, Shyamalan is as dedicated a fan as the 76ers have.
