Inside the NBA brought a whole new level of chaos to the set on Tuesday night by surprising viewers with a portable toilet. Shaquille O’Neal, one of the show’s hosts, appeared to use the toilet live on air, complete with added sound effects to sell the bit. The Hall of Famer pretended to handle his business on national TV while the rest of the crew, including Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith, cracked jokes and played along with the wild segment.
The hosts explained that Shaq had a bathroom emergency during Monday’s show, which led to the decision to bring a porta potty on set for Tuesday’s broadcast. Fans were equally stunned by the skit, which ended with O’Neal walking out with toilet paper hanging from his pockets. The unexpected and humorous moment left viewers wondering if they had actually witnessed what had just transpired.
Reactions poured in on social media, with one fan on X (formerly Twitter) questioning, “Shaq pretending to take a dump in a porta potty on Inside the NBA, did I dream that? Or what just happened?” Another fan humorously commented, “Wolves with no ball movement, but Shaq with the bowel movements!”
As the final season of the iconic show on TNT unfolds, the broadcast crew is expected to make a move to ESPN next year. But amidst the chaos and laughter, the show continues to entertain viewers with its unique blend of sports analysis and comedy.
In another basketball-related news, Luka Doncic recently joined Shaquille O’Neal in elite company on the Lakers postseason list. Prior to Tuesday’s game, Shaq was the most recent Laker to score at least 30 points in each of his first two playoff games with the team, a feat he achieved in 1997. Before him, only George Mikan had accomplished this back in 1949. However, Doncic added his name to this exclusive list with a stellar performance in Game 2 of the Lakers’ first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 31 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out nine assists to help tie the series at 1-1.
With his impressive showing in Game 2, combined with his performance in Game 1, Doncic became just the third player in Lakers history to achieve this milestone. When asked about joining such elite company, Doncic humbly shrugged it off, emphasizing the importance of team success over individual accolades.
As the Lakers look ahead to Game 3 in Minnesota, fans can expect more thrilling performances from Doncic and the rest of the team. The blend of talent and camaraderie on the court continues to captivate audiences and keep them on the edge of their seats.
