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The Inside the NBA crew, including Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley, debated their NBA playoff predictions. They discussed potential Eastern and Western Conference Finals matchups, with Ernie Johnson ultimately picking the Denver Nuggets to face the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. The show also featured nostalgic moments and a humorous take on teams heading into the offseason.
Kenny Smith believes Kawhi Leonard's biggest concern is being part of a rebuilding team. Following the Clippers' play-in loss, the team faces pressure to convince Kawhi of their future direction and avoid a full rebuild.
Stephen A. Smith has a bold idea for the UNC coaching job: Kenny 'The Jet' Smith. Smith believes Smith's recruiting ability and basketball brilliance make him the ideal candidate. However, questions about his lack of coaching experience loom large.
Stephen A. Smith believes North Carolina's relevancy is a concern and suggests that if Hubert Davis is out, Kenny 'The Jet' Smith should be the next head coach. Smith argues Smith's recruiting prowess would reignite the Tar Heels program.
NBA analysts are stunned by Victor Wembanyama's unprecedented impact, with Kenny Smith declaring "there is nothing like" the rookie. The Spurs phenom's unique skills make him impossible to game plan against, leading to 'demoralization' of opponents. The discussion also weighed Wembanyama against Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Michael Jordan's comments on the GOAT debate sparked a heated discussion on First Take. Stephen A. Smith and Kenny Smith debated Jordan's legacy, the nature of comparisons, and the importance of context in determining the greatest of all time.
Kenny Smith celebrated his 61st birthday on 'Inside the NBA' with his usual dose of laughter and playful jabs from Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley. The crew exchanged gag gifts and debated the Lakers' struggles.
Inside the NBA's March 6th, 2026 broadcast was a birthday bash for Shaquille O'Neal, featuring hilarious antics, a spirited debate on player performance, and a surprising 'combine' challenge. The crew celebrated Shaq's 54th with cash gifts, playful jabs, and a mock athletic competition.
Malloy Smith, son of NBA legend Kenny Smith, has officially committed to the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. The announcement was made live on NBA Tip-Off, with Malloy citing the 'Carolina family' as a key factor in his decision.
