Sports reporter Sekou Smith, who covered the NBA for more than two decades, died Tuesday of COVID-19at age 48.The father-of-three was a regular on NBA TV and NBA.com, and hosted The Hang Time Podcast.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, 58, said in a statement: 'The NBA mourns the passing of Sekou Smith, a beloved member of the NBA family.
Sekou was one of the most affable and dedicated reporters in the NBA and a terrific friend to so many across the league.'He added: 'He covered the game for more than two decades, including the past 11 years with Turner Sports, where he showed his full range of skills as an engaging television analyst, podcast host and writer.