Sekou Smith, 48, dies of COVID-19

Longtime NBA reporter Sekou Smith has passed away Tuesday at the age of 48 after a battle with COVID-19.

The NBA tweeted the news just a few moments ago, notifying everyone of Smith’s death.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Sekou Smith pic.twitter.com/QyII7bcuXZ

— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2021

Smith is a graduate of Jackson State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in communications.