Kenny Smith, former NBA player and analyst, is set to play multiple roles in the Australian NBL. He will head the Next Stars Initiative, own an expansion team, and create a portal system for U.S. players to join the NBL. The program aims to develop young talents for the NBA draft, following the success of players like LaMelo Ball, Josh Giddey, RJ Hampton, and Ousmane Dieng.
Kenny Smith takes new role with Australian league https://t.co/sUwlJRTBhN https://t.co/st4tGwYFEy
Kenny Smith will own an expansion team in Australia's National Basketball League and will help recruit and develop players for the league that has sent LaMelo Ball and others to the NBA in recent years. https://t.co/Sq8USS4c8L
Kenny Smith to own a team, help develop young NBL players aiming to reach the NBA draft https://t.co/YBZQGvAFhP
Some fun news — Kenny Smith is going to be the head of the Next Stars Initiative for the NBL. https://t.co/rp0JvEn5jy
Kenny Smith says he’s creating a portal system for U.S players to go to the NBL The program’s alumni include first round draft picks LaMelo Ball, Josh Giddey, RJ Hampton, and Ousmane Dieng 👀 (h/t @alexisfromvegas) https://t.co/m0IVbOGoJG
Now on @ForbesSports Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith Joins Australian NBL In Multiple Roles via @forbes https://t.co/42F15tOo3g