New York (CNN Business) Kenny Smith, one of the hosts of Inside the NBA, walked off the set of the show on Wednesday night. Smith did so to show solidarity with the Milwaukee Bucks and other NBA players who are boycotting their playoff games following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. JUST WATCHED Barkley on NBA boycott: I've never seen anything like this Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Barkley on NBA boycott: I've never seen anything like this 02:32"As a black man, as a former player, I think it's best for me to support the players and just not be here tonight," Smith said. Smith then proceeded to unplug his microphone and walk off the set. Ernie Johnson, another host on the show, told Smith "I respect that" as he left.

Source: CNN August 27, 2020 00:11 UTC