Back in 2016, NBA Hall of Famer and Turner Sports analyst Charles Barkley had one of the great, genuine reactions to Kris Jenkins’ buzzer-beating three to win Villanova a national title over North Carolina.
On Saturday, it was Kenny Smith’s turn to have a joyous on-set moment at the Final Four.
Smith — who played at North Carolina — was on pins and needles watching the final seconds of North Carolina’s 81-77 win over Duke in the national semifinal. And when the final whistle sounded, Smith was so happy. Thankfully, a camera was set on Smith, so we could all see the reaction as it happened.
.@TheJetOnTNT reacts to UNC's win over Duke 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lqBKVOJVKG
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 3, 2022
I mean, that was so wholesome.
Smith and Barkley immediately shared a hug, and Smith broke out his phone to celebrate in front of the North Carolina student section.
The Tar Heels will face top-seeded Kansas on Monday night for a chance to win their seventh men’s basketball national title.
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