Kenny Smith, the two-time NBA champion turned beloved Inside the NBA analyst, has officially tied the knot for the third time. The former Houston Rockets guard married Croatian influencer Tia Jurcic this summer in a picturesque ceremony at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California.
Smith, who spent a decade in the NBA from 1987 to 1997, averaged 12.8 points and 5.5 assists per game over his career. Before going pro, he was an All-ACC standout at North Carolina, where he honed the skills that would later make him a key piece of two Rockets championship teams.
His personal life has seen its share of ups and downs. Smith's first marriage was to Dawn Reavis in the 1990s, with whom he shares two children, Kayla and KJ. That union eventually ended in divorce. In 2006, he married English model Gwendolyn Osborne, but after 12 years together, the couple filed for divorce in 2018.
Now, with Jurcic by his side, Smith is embracing a fresh start. The couple got engaged last October, and their wedding was nothing short of spectacular. The New York Post described the scene: "They tied the knot in a stunning outdoor ceremony that took place under a hanging chandelier in a pillar structure with white drapery. There were flower displays of white and pink roses in glass vases on the altar."
Jurcic, who boasts more than 32,000 followers on Instagram, is no stranger to the spotlight. Her relationship with Smith marks her third marriage as well. Previously, she was with former basketball player Chris Warren and was also married to sports manager Mario Mamić.
The wedding comes at a busy time for Smith, who remains a prominent voice on TNT's popular NBA coverage. He's also been in the news for his takes on the league's financial landscape, particularly the growing influence of owners like Steve Ballmer's deep pockets.
As Smith and Jurcic start this new chapter, fans and colleagues alike are sending well-wishes. The couple's union is a testament to the idea that love can find you at any stage of life, even after a few false starts.
For now, Smith seems focused on enjoying his honeymoon phase, both personally and professionally. With a new wife and a thriving career in broadcasting, the future looks bright for the man who once dazzled on the court and now entertains millions from the studio.
