Kenny Smith's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Kenny Smith, nicknamed "The Jet," is an American sports commentator and former NBA player. He played from 1987 to 1997 for six teams, including the Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, and Houston Rockets. He is most known for winning two NBA championships with the Houston Rockets. After his playing career, Smith transitioned to broadcasting and is now a well-known 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 Regular Season Championship

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

1985: ACC Regular Season Championship

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

1986: FIBA World Championship Gold Medal

In 1986, Kenny Smith represented the United States in the FIBA World Championship. He was second on the team in scoring with 14.7 points per game, and the US won the Gold Medal.

1987: ACC Regular Season Championship

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

1987: All-American Honors, NBA Draft

In 1987, Kenny Smith earned consensus first-team All-American honors as a senior at North Carolina. He was drafted by Sacramento in the first round of the 1987 NBA draft as the sixth overall pick and named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team with the Kings.

1987: Consensus All-American

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

1988: NBA Top Ten

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: Rockets Record

In 1991, Kenny Smith helped the Houston Rockets to a 52-30 record, the best regular season in franchise history at the time.

1993: NBA Top Ten

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

1994: NBA Top Ten

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

1995: NBA Finals Game 1 Record

In Game 1 of the 1995 NBA Finals against the Orlando Magic, Kenny Smith scored 23 points, had 9 assists, and made seven three-pointers, including the game-tying shot, which sent the game into overtime. Smith's 7 three pointers in the first game of the 1995 NBA Finals was an NBA record at the time.

2010: Shooting Stars Competition Win

During the 2010 NBA All-Star Weekend, Kenny Smith was a member of the Texas team that won the Shooting Stars Competition.

2010: Career Stats

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

2016: Franchise Records

Through 2016, Kenny Smith held the Denver Nuggets franchise record for career three-point percentage (.425), and ranked among the all-time leaders in several categories for the Sacramento Kings and the Houston Rockets.