Looking to turn around their lackluster season, the Lakers are getting some coaching from Will Smith.
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On Wednesday, the team's official Twitter and Instagram accounts revealed that the Oscar-winning actor stopped by the Lakers' training facility to help inspire their players.
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"Many thanks to Will Smith, who joined the team to discuss strength through unity and
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practice gratitude during a time of great challenge," the Lakers' matching social media posts said Wednesday.
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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 court.
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Previous guests have included actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and rapper Nas.
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In addition to chatting with the Lakers, the former "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star met with owner Jenny Buss and marveled at the team's prize — kinda.
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"We're here at the Lakers' training facility, and I'm so excited to be here with all of their trophies," Smith said in a video posted to his Instagram account.
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"It only matters that there's no trophy from 1983, right? 'Cause, that's the year Julius Erving led the Sixers to victory.
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2022 has been a tough one for both the Lakers and Smith.
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The Lakers lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 106-104 at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, a day after losing to the LA Clippers on Oct. 20, and the Golden State Warriors before that.
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Smith, on the other hand, is still dealing with the fallout from the Oscar slap.