NBA reporter, Grand Rapids native Sekou Smith dies at 48

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by: WOODTV.com staff
Posted: Jan 27, 2021 / 09:53 AM EST



GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — NBA reporter and Grand Rapids native Sekou Smith has died, the league announced Tuesday night. He was 48 years old.

Smith covered the game of basketball for more than 20 years.

According to reports, Sekou died after a battle with COVID-19.

The NBA released a statement on Sekou’s death.

“Sekou was one of the most affable and dedicated reporters in the NBA and a terrific friend to so many across the league,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in the statement. “Sekou’s love of basketball was clear to everyone who knew him and it always shine through in his work.”

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https://www.wlns.com/news/local-news/nba-reporter-grand-rapids-native-sekou-smith-dies-at-48/

[malaise]

1. 48?

Good grief!

[sfstaxprep]

3. Obviously Fake News, Because ONLY Old People Die From Covid-19

And nobody cares about old people.

[malaise]

4. Had the identical thought

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2. Very sad news. Rest in peace Sekou.

[abqtommy]

5. RIP...

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[ProfessorGAC]

6. I Saw Him On NBA-TV Earlier This Month!

He was Game time with Rick Kamla & Steve Smith.
He was remote at home.
He was a very smart observer of pro basketball and had contacts all over the league.
He'll be missed.