Chinatown artist blends Philly icons of the past and present in new mural featuring LeBron James

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Saturday, August 15, 2026
Chinatown artist paints Philly icons in mural featuring LeBron James
Philadelphia icons from the past and present combine for a stunning new mural in Chinatown.

CHINATOWN (PHILADELPHIA), Pennyslvania (WPVI) -- A new mural in Chinatown blends the past and present icons of Philadelphia.

Founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn, shares an iconic pose with the new 76er: LeBron James.

Artist Chenlin Cai, who also happens to be a super fan of the basketball star, hopes to bring tourism to his beloved neighborhood.

So far, it's been a slam dunk for all who stop and see it.

For more information, check out the video above.

Also, check out Chenlin Cai's social media.

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