There’s a few voices in the entirety of sports media where when they say something, you know it’s coming from the right place and you know it’s coming from truth. Sekou was one of them. Rest in paradise.
Whenever I used to read NBA.com articles as a kid, I never cared one bit about who the actual author was – I was just young and naive like that. But I remember the few times I would genuinely think, “this article is really well-written and taught me a lot,” it was always by Sekou Smith, so his name was one of the only ones in basketball media that I had memorized as I grew up. Feels like I lost a bit of my childhood now, but RIP Mr. Smith, and thank you for providing me with some awesome insight and memories.
You said it really well man. I remember being a Denver fan back when they had Melo, JR and Billups. He always used to give useful insight about George Karl and how the nuggets could go from a middle of the pack squad to title contenders. He always made great points and never got caught up with the negative narratives surrounding that squad. He will be missed no doubt.
his point is that he was unassuming and not there to one up them. He was humble and there to do his job and not concerned with fanfare of Inside the NBA and thats a very accurate description of the man. Sekou was a great man and example of a man.
Varan Khurana
January 29, 2021 at 12:39 am
Great tribute
Cathal Byrne
January 29, 2021 at 12:39 am
Ernie for President
Eko Fresh
January 29, 2021 at 1:32 am
Everybody is better than biden
CTID 1994
January 29, 2021 at 2:35 am
@Eko Fresh not trump lol
Eko Fresh
January 29, 2021 at 2:41 am
@CTID 1994
Of course trump is better than sleepy joe
BlueFacondor
January 29, 2021 at 2:48 am
@Eko Fresh get your trash out of here.
CTID 1994
January 29, 2021 at 2:48 am
@Eko Fresh no he’s not. They’re both awful. He lost to sleepy Joe. That’s embarrassing
lovetownsend
January 29, 2021 at 12:41 am
The magic behind the faces. Always support these kinda people in media.
Ousmane Danfo
January 29, 2021 at 12:43 am
RIP
REEM3310
January 29, 2021 at 12:45 am
Salute
qwe0610
January 29, 2021 at 12:48 am
RIP
Ruperto Romero
January 29, 2021 at 12:50 am
You can’t put him in the category of Hank
Redford Reddington
January 29, 2021 at 2:39 am
They’re not doing that
Ya Dig
January 29, 2021 at 12:50 am
RIP to a legend in the game of basketball 🙏🏽
Kb Twofour
January 29, 2021 at 12:51 am
There’s a few voices in the entirety of sports media where when they say something, you know it’s coming from the right place and you know it’s coming from truth. Sekou was one of them. Rest in paradise.
Jehuty
January 29, 2021 at 1:01 am
This man was utterly amazing, i still remember watching him on NBA TV at 5 AM and always enjoying his demeanor. Rest In Peace sir
J Y
January 29, 2021 at 1:39 am
Same, 🙏
David Yen Jr
January 29, 2021 at 1:01 am
2020 was a tough year. So far 2021 is a repeat of 2020.
23 gang
January 29, 2021 at 1:10 am
Man this hurts covid has to go
David Carrillo
January 29, 2021 at 1:12 am
That jacket Kenny is wearing looks dope.
BBBMamba
January 29, 2021 at 1:12 am
Whenever I used to read NBA.com articles as a kid, I never cared one bit about who the actual author was – I was just young and naive like that. But I remember the few times I would genuinely think, “this article is really well-written and taught me a lot,” it was always by Sekou Smith, so his name was one of the only ones in basketball media that I had memorized as I grew up. Feels like I lost a bit of my childhood now, but RIP Mr. Smith, and thank you for providing me with some awesome insight and memories.
Qazi AR
January 29, 2021 at 2:47 am
You said it really well man. I remember being a Denver fan back when they had Melo, JR and Billups. He always used to give useful insight about George Karl and how the nuggets could go from a middle of the pack squad to title contenders. He always made great points and never got caught up with the negative narratives surrounding that squad. He will be missed no doubt.
S.Y. Lee
January 29, 2021 at 1:18 am
Rest in piece.
Jeff de Castro
January 29, 2021 at 1:22 am
What are u talking about Kenny
TheRebuilt1
January 29, 2021 at 1:50 am
his point is that he was unassuming and not there to one up them. He was humble and there to do his job and not concerned with fanfare of Inside the NBA and thats a very accurate description of the man. Sekou was a great man and example of a man.
kareem ali
January 29, 2021 at 1:53 am
RIP Mr Smith
kareem ali
January 29, 2021 at 1:53 am
RIP Henry
Andrew J
January 29, 2021 at 1:58 am
Shocked when I saw this, had no idea he had passed
Da$hLife
January 29, 2021 at 2:19 am
Mann tough losses all around just had long time co worker pass away as well. Hope everyone is keeping their head out there. I’m praying for the world
TheKing3415
January 29, 2021 at 2:39 am
rest in peace sekou, really respected all your work in the NBA community