Brooklyn Nets basketball player, Dorian Finney-Smith, recently shared his heartfelt experience of his father’s long-awaited return home after spending nearly three decades in prison. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Finney-Smith revealed that his father is now making up for lost time by prioritizing quality family moments.
Elbert Smith, who had been serving a sentence for a second-degree murder conviction in the mid-90s, experienced a heartwarming reunion with his son in December. After being granted parole, the 52-year-old Smith was finally able to witness his son’s professional basketball career firsthand. In April, he had the opportunity to attend one of his son’s home games in BK, marking a milestone moment for both father and son.
“It was such an exhilarating experience, you know! I do wish I could’ve performed even better in that game, but hey, we managed to secure the win, and that’s what counts,” chuckled the 30-year-old forward as he shared his thoughts at LAX.
Just so you know, Dorian managed to score only 2 points in front of his dad, even though he has been averaging nearly 9 points and 5 rebounds per game this season.
Dorian was also asked about his father’s activities since his release from prison, as he had been sentenced to 44 years.
“He has been spending time with his grandkids, trying to make up for lost time,” DFS disclosed.
Being locked up since 1995, Elbert faced numerous challenges upon his release, particularly with the significant advancements in technology. When asked about his father’s adjustment, Dorian shed light on the difficulties he has been experiencing.
His grandkids are the ones who come to him. They have been taking the time to teach him about the iPhone and FaceTime. It’s worth noting that he has no interest in social media.
Dorian reveals that Pops has developed a fondness for YouTube and has been utilizing the platform, along with its countless tutorials, to fill in the gaps in his knowledge.
Dorian assures us that although Elbert only attended one game this year, we can anticipate seeing him at many more in the future.
“He will be much more visible in the following year.”
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