Kenny Smith "Being An Instigator" Moments

Kenny Smith gets some hate, but he is often pulling the strings behind some of the funniest moments on Inside The NBA. Kenny Smith knows exactly how to instigate and get Charles Barkley to say some hilarious and crazy stuff, and I think he's mastered his role on the show in many ways...
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[@wilsonjoshwilson]

Kenny gets a lot of flack but the amount of assists this man has handed Charles for some of his most legendary jokes is insane. He will always have a place on panel for that alone lol

[@bathroomsama5909]

Nah he is trash.

[@eyebeesafoolin]

Once a point guard....always a point guard

[@KollegahDerBub]

@@bathroomsama5909 your father said the same thing to you

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

You have point. If it wasn't for His Snitchness we would've less laughter

[@kawaiiafangirl]

Facts. Only new/ young NBA fans hate on Kenny. OG Inside the NBA fans appreciate Kenny.

[@NaijaBeats12]

Kenny's a PURE point guard even off the court. He can't help himself. Lmao!!!

[@jdkizziah7217]

That's just awesome

[@saz19s8]

He got more assists off the court than he did on the court 😂

[@jlvjazz]

Omg totally!!!

[@swimfan752]

Wasn’t really a pure PG on the court tho lol

[@TheGeorgeD13]

@@swimfan752 Yeah he was more of a Steve Kerr type of player. Very reliable three point shooter, helped spread the floor to allow Hakeem to have the space to go to work down low.

[@purpleirklegrovestreet]

Kenny may not be a hall of fame player, but he is for sure a hall of fame instigator😭

[@hans3604]

gold medal instigator even

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

@@hans3604 lmao mark Phillips would be proud

[@JMG_86]

#4999 of all time NBA players though

[@TheBiggz808]

FACTS!!!!

[@jbwc]

Probably like dat in real life

[@_Itchy_Bones_]

"if it was a real fight who would win" is an all time Kenny line

[@trelavon724]

🤣🤣🤣

[@drewdoubled4413]

I bursted out laughing 😂😂😂😂

[@sabahbubbler]

Putting oil to a fire

[@a456987]

"I'm just asking a question"

[@jeolifter4449]

Lmao nazbol watching Inside the NBA clips

[@GiovanniCuh]

“Kenny bring me some water” will never not be funny 😂

[@Dynamo001]

Lol

[@tmj0431]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nishansandhu6080]

Iconic lol

[@elizahhoward3923]

They're so silly man I love this show

[@TwentyThree_Kei]

Kenny still adding his career assist total even after retirement

[@johnlenz420]

bruh kenny basically retired that 3point kid. he was so cring and sad

[@alo1417]

He assisted way more on this show than on his career

[@seanyshepfit]

"First of all, kids at home always swing first" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@acrobaticswitches]

Even in a Kenny highlight Chuck has the funniest bit.

[@notacat7127]

Fight don’t shoot like hoes

[@madewavy]

2:42

[@bubblenugget2810]

If Kenny wasn't on the panel, a lot of the funniest moments we love would not exist

[@lkgstudios]

facts

[@jlvjazz]

Kenny is essential. My favorite shows were pre-Shaq.....Kenny, Ernie, and Chuck all day!!!!

[@sabahbubbler]

E.g the bracelet story

[@reinjouke9743]

@@sabahbubbler yes, but also the "clock on the stove" bit, "Jussie Smollett" bit, "three point champion" bit etc.

[@huegrizzy676]

Yeah, cause a lot of them are jokes about him lmao

[@baags5924]

You didnt include the classic "Chuck, why you never buy your woman a watch?" 😂😂

[@baags5924]

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[@adarsh5870]

Cause there's clock on the stove

[@jacobyarmand13]

@@adarsh5870 say again chuck

[@meanjean3023]

One of my fav jokes ever - 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wm_9640]

C Webb’s laugh takes me out every time

[@tjones5522]

"I'm just asking a question," the classic Instigator line.

[@nominalize]

Yep lol no one who ever said that was really just asking a question

[@rd-st6jl]

This is the perfect crew. Shaq and chuck being outspoken and honest, even if they get into it occasionally, Kenny the instigator and Ernie being the bandaid keeping it together, trying to keep the peace

[@reallynotmateo8805]

nah shaq backtracks and boot kisses a lot lmao charles has nothing to lose and doesn't care

[@FibaFanatic]

Shaq the only one not pulling his weight. EJ runs the show, Chuck is the jokester, Kenny plays the straight man. Shaq just mumbles ebonics and then laughs at Chuck off-camera. Yet to hear an intelligent take from Shaq.

[@FibaFanatic]

@Raymond Sims Shaq definitely knows his stuff. He just has trouble articulating it. Doesn't have a very wide vocabulary and isn't great at speaking on live tv.

[@ibelucrative9920]

@@FibaFanatic chris webber was better

[@ellijah_gardaya]

Never will there be a better crew

[@msmpassat]

Kenny makes the same face every time he hands out an "assist" to Chuck.

[@nathanb7474]

He starts tapping that pen when he’s bout to start instigating too lmaooo

[@emanuelmartinez7267]

@@nathanb7474 lol that bad ass kid that hyped his friend up to do some stupid shit. He know Chucks the most reckless so he keeps feeding him line after line and Chuck can't help himself

[@kentuckyfriedchildren5385]

''Hakeem Olajuwon used to say this to me all the time'' “Kenny, bring me some water?” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@WyWid]

That is always hilarious however that is not the POINT of the video! This isnt a compilation of funniest moments, it’s a compilation of Kenny setting people up for jokes ! This comment belongs elsewhere!!

[@Onyyyxx]

I love when Kenny goes “aawwwww…” as if he didn’t just start everything himself 😂😂

[@emanuelmartinez7267]

Also love how at 1:03 Kenny stirred the pot and just kept looking down at his pen and paper like he ain't just start some shit 🤣

[@acnicodemus4734]

The all time assists leader in TNT history.

[@SoulSevereCONSCIENCE]

underrated comment

[@MichaelCorleone_]

Kenny gets ripped on a lot but he has some of the most legendary assists on this show of all time. There was one where he called Chuck fat, and Ernie was like “Husky” lmfaoooo

[@saitodosan9377]

He has some of the most underappreciated quick witted jokes in the show too. "Yours is more like a fatbit." And then when Kevin Hart was on and they showed the photoshopped picture where his head was barely in the frame cause he was so short and Kenny goes "aye, and the funny thing is, Muggsy's holdin him up!" Too good.

[@exxie1]

I'll admit, Chuck wouldn't have that epic Jussie Smollett banter if it wasn't for Kenny

[@carlbancoro3042]

@@exxie1 Kenny was like Magic Johnson during the bit, dropping dimes after dimes 🤣🤣🤣

[@kawaiiafangirl]

You left out "Chuck, why don't you ever buy your woman a watch?" and the whole bracelet part.

[@mitchy5781]

lmao when i read the title, I thought of this line immediately

[@LibertarianMexican]

There's a clock on the stove.

[@cantgetriight]

"let me tell you something. Kids at home, always swing first." this dude Chuck is a menace LOL

[@waltz9530]

"Kenny, bring me some water." That will never get old.

[@baylor4life]

Perfect description for everyone filling their roles so great on this show ernie- keeps the show on track shaq- sitcom laugh chuck- the comedian kenny- the facilitator

[@noicemate9111]

I don’t think it would be worse without Kenny

[@rueservin]

​@@noicemate9111it wouldn't be as good because kenny instigates chuck into sayin even more

[@General_Pinkledink]

Don't sleep on Ernie like that... he's has some hilarious lines that go under the radar!

[@crug218]

Kenny is great. He’s a good analyst. And he sets them all up perfectly. This crew needs him. He sets the table along with Ernie.

[@clayadderley2913]

bull

[@tyreblackshire4535]

@@clayadderley2913 Why is everyone always hating on Kenny

[@Shuffffff]

@@tyreblackshire4535 he makes more ridiculous points than good ones, ngl when he makes a good point he outshines the rest but his bad answers are just painful to listen to. He's like the Westbrook of analysts.

[@clayadderley2913]

@@Shuffffff you going to Hell for that one. but at least your spot on mate kml

[@LowenKoniig]

It sucks that Chuck ain’t renewing his contract. Two more years and he says he’s going to retire

[@Lazuardinho]

Kenny with the assist, Chuck with the dunk, and shaq is the hype crowd.

[@vincentiusjordan4474]

and ernie is the referee we all deserved

[@G4By_okokokok_lalalalala]

Team Goals

[@Jerome-Boateng]

1:03 “If it was a real fight who would win?” That’s some Mark Phillips level instigating right there lmao

[@votdfak]

Kids at home: "Always swing first!"

[@proro1974]

Good advice.

[@ABock4]

Kenny: “What do they eat?” Chuck: “Ohh, churros! Churros on the house!” 😂😂🤣

[@simeonthorpe2438]

Do a “Chuck talkin to America” compilation 🤣🤣🤣

[@jackwilliams902]

America, never commit crimes with checks

[@banthachannel5132]

@@jackwilliams902 do not*

[@matthewporras3815]

“Women down there got one tooth….that’s why they invented the TOOTHbrush…..not the TEETHbrush”😂😂😂😂

[@ladericesanders3403]

Bro Kenny throws the lob and Chuck kills it every time lmao 😂😂😂

[@bigtrkdrvr216]

Kenny: Hakeem Olajuwon used to say to me... Charles: Kenny bring me some water The funniest shit eva 😂😂😂😂😂

[@dacypha40]

Kenny even in retirement droppin assists. Once a 1 guard always a 1 guard

[@fuegococoa]

Kenny threatening to break that guys record is hilarious 💀

[@MelinoeIII]

Kenny got more layups on tnt than in the nba

[@Helloim_anthony]

He’s also a 2 time champion

[@user-360johnn]

Nah he was ight

[@quinndenver4075]

He was decent, 18 ppg one season

[@mdhcccc]

@@quinndenver4075 and 7

[@FeralFresse]

I love how proud kenny always looks when he gets them big fellas going ..😂

[@camerondenis4007]

Leroy Jetson never fails to make me die laughing

[@cebomashaba6936]

What is Leroy Jetson I'm from South Africa

[@camerondenis4007]

@@cebomashaba6936 So in the show The Jetsons, one of the sons is named Elroy Jetson. But Charles Barkley called him Leroy lol

[@danmount9462]

Wife Juanita

[@YoungMoment21]

People hate on Kenny so much but he is the glue to the whole panel. I'm glad he didn't leave for coaching.

[@user-uq6bt8wc6j]

Only reason he stayed is cause he didnt get job and you obviously dont watch show EJ the glue kenny just scotch tape

[@305Solo]

Kenny and the 3 point guy is stuff of legend. The swagger with the talk and then backing it up with the swish and the walk-off is absolutely legendary

[@paulooctavo162]

Yooo you forgot when Kenny asked Chuck about his bracelet😂

[@holstfly1]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@avidmomokayoitsumareader]

The Phoenix episode was career night for Kenny

[@rodolopez1971]

Lol he actually made this video

[@oN3xShOtxkilL]

“It took him all day to find these clips” - Chuck

[@Slycoomer56]

Kenny is deadass one of the reasons Chuck says ridiculous things... 😂😂

[@JoeSmoe1]

As an instigator myself, my eyes light up when guys like chuck and shaq walk in the room. Easy bait haha

[@torachan23]

These are the only assists Kenny will be remembered for

[@adamshiflett9845]

Lmao

[@anujbisht7042]

Bruh💀

[@Helloim_anthony]

2 time champion

[@irishgrl]

THIS!

[@spicerc1244]

@@Helloim_anthony *Bill Clinton walks in* Who??

[@mrdestroyercg8179]

Hakeem used to say this to me all the time… “Kenny bring me some water” 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@davidandjake1]

“Hey all the kids at home , always swing first !” Lmao never change Charles

[@Senorjadenw]

“We’ll try to trade you to BET” 😂😂😂

[@Frankya92]

I was wheezing 😂😂😂

[@raybajamunde]

This is the only reason why I somehow still want Kenny around this show.

[@mamaamaor]

It was way more boring when Triple Single was there. The value of Kenny's instigations is impeccable.

[@paulevans6066]

Kenny is hilarious and a big reason why this show is a hit. Great mix of comedy and trying to keep the show about basketball lmao

[@karatechap555]

Dude was a role player in houston and he still is now. I want gim to stay

[@andrewholmes3116]

Kenny was there first fool, the show in this format wouldn't exist without him

[@acnicodemus4734]

For your knowledge, Kenny is the first partner of Ernie, he's been on Inside since 1998.

[@_MezzoForte23]

Kenny has subconsciously developed the PERFECT "I love to cause trouble" smile and I'm here for it

[@Fotosynthesis858]

@3:45 The “3 point guy” with the headband & ponytail missed like all his shots lol. Kenny was rooaasssting him 🤣

[@czechraiser]

Kenny pushing Shaq into the Christmas tree wasn't exactly a verbal assist but it helped Shaq be funny as hell that episode.

[@harshailapakurty]

"when the NBA has its 100 year anniversary you'll be 4999" is so funny

[@DragonKSM3]

“So you didn’t want Matt to be here?” “NO!” goddamn Chuck just ruthless 😂

[@taxi_vader]

0:24 Ernie and Kenny: "Ehh cmon, dont go there" Shaq: "Call him out" 😂😂

[@vincentiusjordan4474]

literally the core of the show. Chuck saying stupid things, kenny and ernie tried to make sure the show wouldn't gone too far, but forgets that Shaq would react and whatever he reacted would made Chuck saying even crazier stuffs lol

[@NikhilKumar-fo5on]

these guys are the GREATEST TEAM in All of Sports!! they just work together ridiculously well, each with their own personality & role, and they know how to play off each other perfectly. i hope they all keep doing this show until they're 160 years old!

[@im2hastyle]

When you see Kenny's pen start drumming that table, you know he's imagining he's stirring a pot lol

[@akshatkaushal861]

1:04 was the best assist. That came out of nowhere

[@setentaytres5303]

It doesn’t matter how many times I hear Chuck say, “Kenny bring me some water,” or “Can you bring me a hot dog,” I’m ALWAYS in tears laughing!😂😂😂

[@Frankya92]

Or “we’ll try to trade you to BET” 😂😂😂

[@jaycolbert272]

“Elroy Jetson don’t forget his homeboy Leroy” 😂😂😂 Shaq took me out with that one

[@jerbsherb4391]

LMAO he said, "Kids at home, always swing first" 🤣🤣

[@RetroRogue.]

The stale popcorn bit makes me crack up every time. That's a top favorite bit. Another is the police presence bit. My two favorites.

[@vincentiusjordan4474]

I deadass laughed on that considering he really had an idea to roast the damn arena popcorn out of anything. He literally threw lobs from anywhere, not even the highest tribune on the arena would be excluded lol

[@JazmineHarris]

“How long did it take her to find those five women?“ “You know, they invented the toothbrush down there.” “I ain’t ask you that.” 😂

[@magnolia8886]

Kenny always do that mischievous ass grin when he abt to instigate something ☠️☠️

[@Marcus.c25]

Chuck to jet “ We are trying to trade you to bet “😂😂💀

[@howardsmith9342]

I love it when Shaq says Chuck is the older brother and he is the younger brother, and they fight all the time, but they love each other. That pretty well sums it up.

[@NotoriousRawDogger]

Kenny adds fuel to the fire. 🔥🔥🔥

[@MindOfMoe7]

"Knock-Kneed Martin" is one of the best jokes Shaq has ever said on that show 😂

[@prashanthganapathy8424]

Mark Phillips vs Kenny Smith for the gold medal match in instigating.

[@randymarsh3677]

Lmao love the intro. Kenny Bring me some water

[@rajendranadarajan8931]

Ernie : The Quarterback Kenny : The Instigator Chuck : The Loose Cannon Shaq : Mr Sensitive

[@jaredmclaren5571]

3:13 Kenny and Chuck did a tag-team clothesline on Matt, holy lord

[@christian_aspen]

Real fans get how important Kenny is to the show. Rewatching stuff you realize how much he sets up and facilitates the jokes with Shaq and Chuck. Always the point guard. 🏀 🛩️

[@jacobbunea3131]

Chuck “Speaking of coming” Kenny “WOAHOAH” 😂

[@noneofyourdamnbusiness9012]

Kenny a true New Yorker: Always Instigating! LOL

[@yousef8376]

Kenny is so likable-he’s integral to the show.

[@mdhcccc]

*unlikable

[@reinjouke9743]

@@mdhcccc he's one of the best man he has amazing chemistry and carries the show when chuck and Shaq are bored and say nothing for 20 minutes

[@laurentkelly150]

That was actually really sweet of Kenny to admit the light was a hindrance to the Guinness shooter. Must have been horrible for that dude to have a legit skill but choke on the big stage like he did and make himself look bad.

[@78TBGAMER]

The dude wasn’t a good shooter. His form was terrible and only works shooting from one particular spot on the court with a high enough ceiling. His form only works to set a record like that

[@stansb37]

can we have shaq laughing while he's getting roasted?

[@torachan23]

Impossible, he’s too sensitive

[@karatechap555]

Only happens when chuck brings up his kids

[@purpleirklegrovestreet]

Didnt know it was possible to drop 0 second long videos

[@h0lly_blue]

@@karatechap555 "HOW MANY KIDS I GOT, CHUCK?"

[@ILOV3BUTT3R]

@@h0lly_blue "WOOOOOH"

[@ryanmcneill7908]

The ideal point guard

[@jdmaine51084]

I will never not smile at the way Shaq always waits with anticipation for whatever craziness Charles is gonna say next, and then Charles delivering like EVERY time...

[@Viqtor]

Kenny: You didnt want Matt to be here?? Chuck: No! Matt: ... O.O

[@AnaAcuraErica]

😂😂

[@kin-jeeapatchy6923]

You are getting your coach fired too 😂😂😂😂

[@Atomsk0192]

0:13 That is the face of a man that knows exactly what he did.

[@dakid_josh15]

The grandma basement with the draws on will always be legendary 😂😂😂😂

[@rpm8865]

6:46 Leroy Jetson

[@one7decimal2eight]

Whenever kenny taps his pen you can tell he's stirring up trouble

[@dantan85]

Kenny Smith: most assists in TNT history

[@CowboyKuntry25]

1:03 watch how Kenny doesn’t even look up to instigate on this I didn’t even peep that before 😂

[@roflcookies]

"Let me tell you something kids at home: always swing first" LMAO

[@lastinline2574]

“If it was a real fight, who would win??” 💀💀💀💀

[@trillguybryan]

“The big knockneed” 😂😂😂

[@tsunamipapi1343]

6:46 the way shaq says that kills me every time 😭

[@lifeofbrandon_]

Always swing first kids 😂😂

[@georgeparker8198]

"Do it again Kenny" "Oh just got your coach fired again" 🤣

[@hog5494]

The end clip was an unnecessary violation man 🤣🤣

[@VinoJV24]

THANK YOU FOR THIS LEGENDARY VID!!! Kenny gotta be the most underrated out of the Inside guys🐐

[@mops515]

You missed the "Championship Chuck" joke. A lot of people don't realize Kenny actually thought up that name

[@robz8701]

Love how Kenny stirs it up. The chemistry of these guys is off the charts 🏀

[@wanderlustwarrior]

"Ope, just got your coach fired!"

[@vedsahasrabhojanee97]

You can just see the satisfaction on his face after he pulls off one of these assists 😂

[@MrFraiche]

Kenny: Hakeem used to say this all the time Chuck: "Kenny bring me some water" LMAO. I'm dead.

[@jeffgumawid7554]

6:00 Kenny tried to pass to Chuck on the post twice, he passed it back then he went to roll on the baseline for an alley-oop 😂

[@PercevalSF]

"oooh, CHURROOS! CHUROS ON THE HOUSE." gets me every time 🤣