“NBA on TNT” analyst Kenny Smith walked off the show’s set during a live broadcast Wednesday night to show solidarity with players who boycotted playoff games after the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis., by a police officer. The NBA postponed all three of its scheduled playoff games Wednesday night after the Milwaukee Bucks opted to boycott their game. NBA TO HOLD LEAGUE-WIDE MEETING AMID PLAYER BOYCOTTAn emotional Smith, a longtime TNT analyst and former NBA player, said his “head is just ready to explode” over the situation. The meeting is expected to focus on the league’s next steps after the player boycott and could determine whether further game postponements will occur. Charles Barkley, a fellow TNT analyst and NBA legend, said “I don’t think we can be shocked” about the players’ decision to boycott games.

Source: Fox News August 26, 2020 23:37 UTC