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Kenny Smith, the two-time NBA champion and beloved "Inside the NBA" co-host, proved that he is still celebrated even beyond the studio when he recently helped a high school basketball player win a dun ...

"One of the reason I hate the All-Star situation is the fans don't pay attention," Barkley said during an Inside The NBA on TNT segment ... of Back In The Day Hoops On SI. He can be reached ...