Entertainment & Arts
Will Smith on James Avery: ‘Every young man needs an Uncle Phil’
Jan. 6, 2014
Will Smith eulogized his late “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” costar James Avery, his television father figure, with a reverential Facebook message posted Sunday.
Lakers
The day the Lakers picked up Avery Bradley’s $2.6-million contract for the rest of the season, the guard made key contributions in a win over Atlanta.
Jan. 8, 2022
The Lakers’ backcourt has plenty of depth with veterans Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as well as Alex Caruso, Quinn Cook and Troy Daniels.
Oct. 1, 2019
Veteran guard Avery Bradley wreaked havoc throughout the Lakers’ practice Sunday with his stifling defense.
Sept. 29, 2019
Avery Bradley scored a season-high 24 points in the Lakers’ win over the Clippers. He credits being ‘in the gym every night’ for his improved game.
March 9, 2020
Real Estate
The longtime residence of James Avery, the actor who played Uncle Phil in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” has traded hands in Los Feliz for $1.81 million.
Feb. 27, 2019
Television
James Avery, ‘Fresh Prince’ father figure, dies at 65
Jan. 1, 2014
Sports
Avery Bradley is out for the Lakers on Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, and coach Frank Vogel plans to start Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in his place.
Nov. 5, 2019
James Avery, who portrayed the commanding yet cuddly father figure on the hit 1990s sit-com “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” died at a Glendale hospital Tuesday night due to complications from open heart surgery, according to his manager.