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SANTA MONICA, CA – JUNE 25: Kenny Smith arrives to the NBA Awards Show 2018 held at Barker Hangar on June 25, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)

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SANTA MONICA, CA – JUNE 25: Kenny Smith arrives to the NBA Awards Show 2018 held at Barker Hangar on June 25, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
Imagine an exhausted Kenny Smith on a plane. Just wanting to sleep peacefully through the plane ride. After all, being one of the NBA’s most beloved analysts takes a heavy toll. Little did The Jet know that an encounter with a mysterious medical professional would change the course of his journey, not on the plane but in life.
In this article let us find out the story of how Kenny awakened his creativity and became an author.
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Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith and the fateful encounter
One fine day, the two-time champion with the Houston Rockets settled into his airplane seat. Of course, he had no idea that his life was about to take a different turn. Kenny Smith found himself sitting beside a friendly psychologist. The Psychologist recognized him and started making conversation. Soon, she starts to compliment his work.

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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 13: Retired NBA player/TV personality Kenny Smith attends the Roc Nation celebration honoring Serena Williams at 40 / 40 Club on September 13, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Looking at the tired Smith, the psychologist offered him an unusual piece of advice.
She shared a strange theory about the effects of high-pressure environments on creativity. According to her, flying at high altitudes could enhance the brain’s ability to think creatively. She told him this happens due to atmospheric compression.
Kenny although tired, became excited to put this theory to the test. Taking the psychologist’s advice, Kenny decided to skip his nap and took up her challenge.
The Unexpected Experiment
He was determined to see if this theory works and if it would unlock the doors to the promised world of creativity.
With a pen and paper, Kenny soon found himself entering a new zone. As the flight came closer to its destination, something incredible happened. In the high-pressure environment, Kenny’s creative juices began to flow like never before. The psychologist’s words were true after all!
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In fact, this formed the foundation of what would soon become his book. From being drafted sixth overall by the Sacramento Kings to finding a new passion on a plane, what can’t The Jet do? Taking inspiration from his experiences, he put his unique insights and experiences into his book.
In the end, it was a psychologist’s simple yet powerful advice that set Kenny Smith on the path to becoming an author.
The chance encounter on that fateful plane ride transformed exhaustion into inspiration! And from that experience the was the birth of a book that would leave a lasting impression on readers worldwide.
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This story reminds us that sometimes, the most unexpected encounters can lead to life-changing moments and open doors we never knew existed.
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