Breaking news
Longtime NBA reporter Sekou Smith – a staple on NBA TV – died after fighting COVID. He was only 48 years old.
“The NBA regrets the passing of Sekou Smith, a beloved member of the NBA family,” the NBA said in a statement.
This is absolutely painful. Only 48. pic.twitter.com/6t79hvIZQI
– Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) January 27, 2021
@AndrewMarchand
“Sekou was one of the most affable and dedicated NBA reporters and a great friend to so many in the league.”
Smith covered basketball for more than 20 years – and spent the last 11 years at Turner Sports, where he excelled as a TV analyst, podcaster and writer.
“18 years ago, still playing at the highest level possible.” @SekouSmithNBA decipher why LeBron is No. 1 in his MVP Ladder this week! #Game time pic.twitter.com/I92zwXq2Qi
– NBA TV (@NBATV) January 9, 2021
@NBATV
“Our sincere condolences go to your wife Heather and your sons Gabriel, Riellyand Cameron. “
NBA Writer Colleague Marc J. Spears paid tribute to Sekou – saying, “Thank you for your fraternal friendship, humor, honesty and compassion. I’m glad we had a chance to tell each other that we loved each other three weeks ago.”
Thank you for your fraternal friendship, humor, honesty and compassion. Thankfully, we had a chance to tell each other that we had loved each other for three weeks. You were a gift to this Earth as a friend, father and Sekou Smith man. Rest in peace with my brother. Prayers for his wife and family pic.twitter.com/mqjnZyEHNz
– Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) January 26, 2021
@MarcJSpears
“You were a gift to this Earth as a friend, father and Sekou Smith man. Rest in peace with my brother. Prayers for your wife and family.”
REST IN PEACE