Former NBA Players React To Kenny Smith's Instagram Post

Houston Rockets NBA Champion Kenny Smith made a post to Instagram.

May 20, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; TNT television personality Kenny Smith prior to game one of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Kenny Smith was a very good point guard over his ten seasons in the NBA.

The former Houston Rockets star has become even more known for his legendary role on Inside The NBA.

On Tuesday evening, he began his 26th year as a member of the show.

HERE WE GO 🎤👀

The #NBAonTNT crew is LIVE from Boston - NOW on TNT! pic.twitter.com/wxbNfu7l9k

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 22, 2024

Following the night, Smith made a post to Instagram that had over 800 likes in three hours.

Smith captioned his post: "My mood starting year 26 with @nbaontnt #thriller"

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Several former NBA players reacted to Smith's post.

Mark Jackson: "😂😂😂"

Quentin Richardson: "😂😂😂😂😂"

Mateen Cleaves: "🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿"

Kenny Smith IG Post Comments / October, 2024

Smith, along with Hall of Famers Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal, have been the stars of arguably the most successful basketball show ever.

However, the 2024-25 NBA season could be their last run together.

THE LAST DANCE!
Inside the NBA starts their 35th and final season

(Via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/EJ5T0sgvMZ

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) October 22, 2024

Smith was the sixth pick in the 1987 NBA Draft out of UNC.

He played for the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic.

The 59-year-old is most known for his six-year run with the Rockets during the prime of his career.

May 3, 1994; Portland, OR, USA: FILE PHOTO; Houston Rockets guard Kenny Smith (30) at the free throw line against the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1993-94 NBA Playoffs at Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images / Imagn Images

During that span, Smith averaged 12.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 49.0% from the field and 40.7% from the three-point range in 468 games.

He also helped Houston win two NBA Championships.

Dec 14, 1993; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Houston Rockets guard Kenny Smith (30) in action against the Miami Heat at the Miami Arena. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images / RVR Photos-Imagn Images

Smith had career averages of 12.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 48.0% from the field and 39.9% from the three-point range in 737 games.

He also appeared in 68 NBA playoff games.