Kenny Smith's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kenny Smith.

Kenny "The Jet" Smith is an American sports commentator and former professional basketball player. He played in the NBA from 1987 to 1997 for six teams, including the Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, and Houston Rockets. Smith achieved significant success with the Houston Rockets, winning two consecutive NBA championships. Following his playing career, Smith transitioned to broadcasting, becoming a well-known sports commentator.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1983: McDonald's All-American

In 1983, Kenny Smith was named a McDonald's All-American before playing basketball at the University of North Carolina.

1984: ACC Championship

In 1984, Kenny Smith and North Carolina won the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) regular season conference championship.

1985: ACC Championship

In 1985, Kenny Smith and North Carolina tied for first in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

1986: FIBA World Championship

In 1986, Kenny Smith represented the United States in the FIBA World Championship, winning a Gold Medal.

1987: ACC Championship

In 1987, Kenny Smith and North Carolina won the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) regular season conference championship.

1987: All-American Honors, NBA Draft, All-Rookie Team

In 1987, Kenny Smith earned consensus first-team All-American honors, was drafted by Sacramento in the first round of the NBA draft, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

1987: Consensus All-American

In 1987, as a senior, Kenny Smith was named a Consensus All-American (1st Team), averaging 16.9 points and 6.1 assists per game while helping North Carolina return to the Elite Eight.

1988: League Ranking

In the 1988–89 season, Kenny Smith was fifth in the league in minutes played, seventh in minutes per game, and tenth in total assists.

1991: Assisted the Rockets to a 52-30 Record

In 1991, Kenny Smith averaged 17.7 points per game and helped the Rockets to a 52-30 record.

1992: Top Ten in Three-Point Percentage

In 1992–93, Kenny Smith finished in the NBA top ten in three-point percentage.

1993: Top Ten in Three-Point and Free Throw Percentage

In 1993–94, Kenny Smith finished in the NBA top ten in three-point percentage and free throw percentage.

1993: NBA Championship

In 1993–94, Kenny Smith won an NBA championship with the Houston Rockets.

1994: NBA Championship

In 1994-95, Kenny Smith won back-to-back NBA championships with the Houston Rockets.

1994: Top Ten in Three-Point Percentage

In 1994–95, Kenny Smith finished in the NBA top ten in three-point percentage.

1995: NBA Finals Game 1 Record

In 1995, during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Orlando Magic, Kenny Smith scored 23 points, had 9 assists and made seven three-pointers, leading to a Rockets victory and setting an NBA record at the time for three-pointers in the first game of the NBA finals.

2010: Three-Point Percentage Ranking

Through 2010, Kenny Smith's career three-point percentage of .399 ranked 42nd in NBA history.

2016: School Ranking

As of 2016, Kenny Smith ranks second in school history in total assists (768), fourth in total steals (195), and fifth in assists per game at the University of North Carolina.