Kenny Smith

Two-Time NBA World Champion & NBA Analyst, "Inside the NBA"

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Kenny Smith Biography

Kenny Smith is an NBA studio analyst for the Emmy Award-winning show "Inside the NBA" on TNT. He appears each week during the NBA season and throughout the playoffs to form one of the most entertaining studio shows in sports television. Smith is also a main studio analyst for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on CBS Sports and Turner. In January 2021, Smith received the 16th annual National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award for his dedication and significant contributions to civil and human rights and the social justice movement and for laying the foundation for future leaders through their careers in sports.

Smith won two NBA championships with the Houston Rockets in 1994 and 1995. He played 10 seasons in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets. He was named a member of the NBA All-Rookie Team in 1988. Smith played basketball at the University of North Carolina and graduated in 1987 with a degree in Industrial Relations. He also holds a basketball camp each year in Chapel Hill.

With an entrepreneurial spirit and drive, Smith currently runs the Kenny Smith Entertainment Group, a sports and entertainment events company. In addition, he launched the Jet Academy, which produces virtual basketball camps for kids. In May 2023, Smith released his first book, "Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me: A Memoir," in which he reveals memorable inside stories of his playing and broadcasting careers, focusing on the star players, coaches, and mentors who inspired him along the way. Kenny resides with his family in Los Angeles, California.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/14/2024.

Kenny Smith Books

  • Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me: A Memoir
    Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me: A Memoir

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Kenny Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Kenny Smith for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Kenny Smith generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alonzo Mourning, Isiah Thomas, Coach Ken Carter, Roy Williams and Pat Riley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kenny Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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