Quotes from Kenny Smith

I'm not from New Orleans, never knew anything about New Orleans.

I was overwhelmed meeting him. I didn't know what to say, I didn't know whether to call him 'Coach Russell,' 'Bill,' or 'Mr. Russell.'

If LeBron James is playing in Las Vegas, the arena would be sold out, and it would be rocking. If LeBron James is playing for Las Vegas, it would be beyond sold out.

I'm blessed that I'm able to provide the vehicle for my daughter to follow her dreams.

For me to stay in basketball, it would just have to be a veteran team.

It's difficult to see my daughters on television and in music videos, and then I get tweets or comments about crushes and, 'Hey can I date? And hey, I'd be a good son-in-law type.'

The expectation levels aren't as high because a team is expected to win on its home court. That takes a little of the pressure off us on the road.

I've been an NBA player, and a black man, for a long time, and I know how to take a loss.