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Honoring Sekou Smith, our own MVP

Honoring Sekou Smith, our own MVP

The beloved NBA journalist and ‘everyone’s best friend’ touched hundreds of lives during an illustrious career.

  • Hang Time Podcast: Celebrating Sekou, Part 1

    Hang Time Podcast: Celebrating Sekou, Part 1

    Sekou Smith's friends and colleagues from around the NBA world come together to honor his legacy.

    February 16, 2021
  • NBA family, colleagues pay tribute to Sekou Smith

    NBA family, colleagues pay tribute to Sekou Smith

    Tributes pour in for NBA Digital’s Sekou Smith, who touched the lives of many while covering pro basketball.

    January 27, 2021
  • Hawks announce trio of tributes to Sekou Smith

    Hawks renaming media workroom after Sekou Smith

    Atlanta is naming its media workroom in Smith's honor as well as unveiling a new annual award and special internship.

    February 8, 2021

IN MEMORIAM

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04:33

Sekou Smith, NBA TV senior analyst, dies at 48

06:40

Inside The NBA: Paying tribute to Sekou Smith

04:23

Parker: 'He always provided a smile'

04:50

Isiah: 'Sekou was a beautiful person'

01:18

ESPN's Breen: 'Sekou represented the very best'

01:08

Orlando Magic honor 'A titan in this industry'

00:58

Hawks hold pregame moment of silence

 

HANG TIME PODCAST

  • Hang Time Podcast: Celebrating Sekou, Part 1

    Hang Time Podcast: Celebrating Sekou, Part 1

    Sekou Smith's friends and colleagues from around the NBA world come together to honor his legacy.

    February 16, 2021
  • Hang Time Podcast: Celebrating Sekou, Part 2

    Hang Time Podcast: Celebrating Sekou, Part 2

    Sekou Smith's longtime friends Marc Spears and Jemele Hill share their stories. Then The Ringer's Logan Murdock and Bleacher Report's Master Tesfatsion speak on the impact Sekou had on them.

    February 17, 2021
  • Hang Time Podcast: Celebrating Sekou, Part 3

    Hang Time Podcast: Celebrating Sekou, Part 3

    Sekou Smith's former Hang Time co-hosts Rick Fox and Lang Whitaker reflect on their bond that formed into a brotherhood.

    February 19, 2021
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