TNT’s Kenny Smith Says It’s ‘Inevitable’ He’ll Leave TV For Front Office

Posted Jul 5, 2020
Kenny Smith has always been entrepreneurial. Rather than taking it easy during the coronavirus pandemic, he created a “virtual” basketball academy for kids featuring real NBA and WNA stars. His new online basketball camp, “The Jet Academy,” is set to take flight July 20. Front Office Sports asked the Queens native about possibly leaving TNT for a front office gig. (Front Office Sports)

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