Artists Paint LeBron James Mural in Fishtown
The artwork depicts the NBA star in a Philadelphia 76ers jersey at the Garage bar.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Basketball
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Artists Chuck Styles and Liam McWilliams have completed a new mural of LeBron James wearing a No. 23 Sixers jersey. The piece is located on the side of the Garage bar in the Fishtown neighborhood.
Why it matters
The mural serves as a new fixture in the local sports art scene, replacing a previous installation that honored players from the Philadelphia Phillies.
The new Fishtown installation is one of three murals honoring LeBron James recently painted in the city. The artwork prominently features the athlete wearing the No. 23 jersey.
The players
LeBron James
He is a professional basketball player currently featured on a new mural in Philadelphia.
Chuck Styles
He is one of the artists responsible for painting the new mural in Fishtown.
Liam McWilliams
He is an artist who collaborated on the creation of the LeBron James mural.
The details
The new mural replaces a piece dedicated to the Phillies Daycare trio of Alec Bohn, Brandon Marsh, and Bryson Stott. Additional murals honoring LeBron James were also placed at 1811 Fairmount Ave. and 938 Arch St.
Timeline
The Phillies Daycare mural was installed in September 2024.
The LeBron James mural was completed during the second week of October 2026.
The 76ers officially began their 2026-2027 season on October 20, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This mural follows a pattern set by the 2021 Matisse Thybulle mural, which was later vandalized following a trade. It marks a shift in the local street art landscape as the city cycles through various sports icons.
Local residents and visitors can view the new artwork at the Garage bar located at 100 E. Girard Ave. The piece joins two other murals featuring the athlete located at 1811 Fairmount Ave. and 938 Arch St.
The takeaway
Public art installations often serve as temporary tributes that evolve alongside local professional sports rosters. Residents should note that the mural replaces the previous Phillies Daycare artwork that had been in place since 2024.
Further reading
For more updates on local sports culture, visit the Philadelphia Basketball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by PhillyVoice.
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