Kenny Smith: 'For my first six years I was always jealous of Scottie Pippen'
Kenny Smith expressed his feelings of jealousy towards Scottie Pippen during the early years of his career. He acknowledged that both were drafted closely, with Smith being the sixth pick and Pippen the fifth. Smith recognized Pippen's ability to elevate the performance of those around him, which contributed to his feelings of envy.
- ▪Kenny Smith admitted to feeling jealous of Scottie Pippen for the first six years of his career.
- ▪Smith was drafted sixth overall, while Pippen was drafted fifth.
- ▪He believed Pippen had the ability to elevate the performance of his teammates.
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