Kenny Smith Bolts New York

[DynastYWarrioR6]

Citing a difference in philosophy, Kenny Smith has left the MSG Network where he was to provide analysis for New York Knick broadcasts, the New York Daily news is reporting.

“They told me they want the telecast to have a local feel. After doing TNT (where he works the NBA pre- and postgame shows with Charles Barkley) I can’t do that,” Smith said. “I don’t want to go backwards. That’s not me. That’s not really what I want to be part of. No hard feelings. None whatsoever.”

Smith was believed to have received $10,000 a game to talk for 20 games per season but was offered $3,000 for the 2008-2009 season.

“Look, I liked being part of the Garden,” Smith said. “But when they decided to take different directions, different steps, I couldn’t be part of that. I want to be part of something that has, at least, a delusion of grandeur. I guess MSG now has a realistic view of who they really are.”

Via New York Daily News

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/54830/20081011/kenny_smith_bolts_knicks/

 

[durvasa]

"I want to be part of something that has, at least, a delusion of grandeur" -- Kenny Smith

It sounds to me that Smith himself has a delusion of grandeur, and that's why he was let go. His analysis isn't worth 10k/game, that's for damn sure.

 

[The Dream]

jesus christ...........10,000 per game.......I see why so many former players head for the broadcast booth, lol.........