DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon build their bond at Sixers playoff game
DeVonta Smith and first-round pick Makai Lemon wasted no time building chemistry, attending a Philadelphia 76ers playoff game together
Just hours after the Philadelphia Eagles selected Makai Lemon with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the rookie was already getting acclimated to his new city ā and his new teammates. After his post-first-round press conference, Lemon was spotted with Eagles star wide receiver DeVonta Smith at Game 3 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics in Philadelphia, offering an early glimpse of a budding connection between the two wideouts.
The moment may seem small, but it speaks to the culture inside the locker room and how quickly Eagles ' veterans embrace incoming talent. Smith, one of the Eagles' most polished and reliable playmakers, taking Lemon under his wing will certainly accelerate the rookie's transition to the NFL. For Lemon, being welcomed into the fold so quickly ā especially by a player of Smith's caliber ā is another sign that Philadelphia expects him to contribute sooner rather than later.
Showing the new guy around pic. twitter. com/Hm0rtdqUYj ā Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 24, 2026 Makai Lemon is here with DeVonta Smith ahead of the Sixers/Celtics game.
Makai got himself a Maxey jersey. pic. twitter.