Kenny Smith Wasn’t a Star. TNT’s ‘Inside the N.B.A.’ Made Him One. Posted May 23, 2019 For two decades, Kenny Smith has co-starred on “Inside the N.B.A.” — doing, saying and wearing what he wants — and has created one of the most remarkable second lives a professional athlete will ever see. Smith is the foundation of a show that has evolved from a source of basketball analysis to a cultural influence with reach far beyond the court. (New York Times)