Ernie Johnson Delivers Kenny Smith’s Emotional Tribute To His Late Mother

Posted Apr 27, 2017
Kenny Smith wasn’t on set for TNT’s basketball broadcasts on Wednesday night. He was at home with his family mourning the death of his mother, Annie Mae Smith. Inside the NBA host Ernie Johnson announced Smith’s absence and gave an emotional speech about his mother on Wednesday night. Johnson was emotional during his delivery of Smith’s words. (Uproxx)

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