step into history on Instagram: "Kenny and Shaq usually refer to Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal — two former NBA players who now work together as analysts on the TV show Inside the NBA on TNT. Kenny Smith, also known as “The Jet,” is a former NBA guard who played in the league from 1987 to 1997. He won two championships with the Houston Rockets and is known for his sharp basketball analysis and humor on Inside the NBA. Shaquille O’Neal, often called “Shaq,” is one of the most dominant players