Over the years, Kenny Smith’s knee issues have been prevalent on live TV. Thanks to Inside the NBA, who don’t miss a beat to rub salt on the 2x NBA champion’s issue. In fact, the Rockets legend also chimes in with a joke or two on his knees, being fully aware of the awful situation back when he was in high school. Despite dodgy knees, The Jet often takes part in one of famous segments on the show, and this time he found a way to protect himself.

During the recent broadcast of Inside the NBA, the 60-year-old did participate in the popular ‘race toward the board’. In this segment, he has lost countless times to co-analyst Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and even the host, Ernie Johnson. Sometimes the losses are twice on one show. And the theme continued when he lost to Chuck, as he spoke about the Celtics-Knicks matchup. So during another board segment, Kenny Smith decided to change his strategy.

“A Deck of cards with no Joker,” the Queen’s native said this and ran to the board when Barkley noticed something different. “Oh, I got you taking your shoes off.” Smith explained he was running barefoot to avoid slipping and sliding. “I was like, I’m not sliding on this one. I wasn’t sliding.” After his loss to Chuck earlier in the day, the Rockets legend decided to run with a better grip. After the segment, The Jet Jogged back to his position and mimicked his viral running style.