During halftime of a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on TNT, Shaq raced fellow Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley to the video board in the back of the set—as is tradition over the years. But this time was in front of a live audience in the Bay Area ahead of the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend.

As the curtain draws on one of the NBA’s most popular show, Shaquille O’Neal was busy getting the fans attention. ‘Inside the NBA’ is airing its final season on TNT before

As they were headed to a commercial break during halftime of the Minnesota Timberwolves-Oklahoma City Thunder game, Shaq got crazy. “In the words of Marshawn Lynch, I’m tired as sh-t, America,”

O'Neal won the battle, outgunning the former 76ers and Suns star in the final stretch. He wasn't left without his fair share of battle scars, however. As he walked back to his seat, O'Neal rattled off a series of curse words in quick succession.

Shaquille O'Neal is staying with TNT Sports on a new contract worth more than $15 million per year, according to a Front Office Sports report.

It’s no surprise to see Shaquille O’Neal whatever he wants on TV. But he pushed it a little further Thursday night, dropping an F-bomb during a halftime segment on TNT. O’Neal was on air with the rest of TNT’s popular “Inside the NBA” crew as part of Thursday night’s halftime report.

Major news emerged Friday regarding Shaquille O’Neal’s future with TNT and “Inside the NBA.” O’Neal will remain a part of the “Inside the NBA” crew after agreeing to a new contract with TNT, according to Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports.