Kenny Smith

Basketball commentator, former NBA player

American Queens, New York, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionBasketball commentator, former NBA player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth08/03/1965
Age61 years
BirthplaceQueens, New York, USA

Latest News about Kenny Smith

05/11/2025

Kenny Smith signed a multi-year agreement with ESPN to appear on programs like First Take and NBA Countdown, and to call certain games as an analyst. This deal comes as ESPN licenses Inside the NBA after TNT loses NBA broadcasting rights starting with the 2025-26 season. It expands his role alongside his ongoing work with TNT.

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Physical Stats & More

Height6'3"
Weight170 lbs

Personal Life

ResidenceCalifornia

Career

NBA Draft6th overall by Sacramento Kings, 1987
Teams Played For
  • Sacramento Kings (1987-1990)
  • Atlanta Hawks (1989-1990)
  • Houston Rockets (1990-1996)
  • Detroit Pistons (1996-1997)
  • Orlando Magic (1996-1997)
  • Denver Nuggets (1996-1997)
Achievements
  • 2× NBA champion (1994, 1995)
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (1988)
  • Consensus first-team All-American (1987)
  • 2× Second-team All-ACC (1985, 1986)
  • NYC Basketball Hall of Fame (2000)
Post-RetirementStudio analyst on Inside the NBA (TNT), NCAA tournament analyst (CBS/Turner)
OtherAuthor, public speaker, hosted reality TV show 'The Smiths' (2015)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nickname: 'The Jet'
2. McDonald's All-American (1983)
3. Holds annual basketball camp in Chapel Hill
4. Jerseys worn: primarily #30
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