Issues received tense Wednesday between Shaq and Kenny Smith on TNT’s “Contained in the NBA.”
Shaq didn’t seem amused when Smith confronted him about being late to the set previous to the beginning of the Recreation 2 between the Nets and Celtics.
“You'll want to be right here on time,” mentioned Smith with a straight face, whereas placing on his glasses.
The remark was met with “oohs” and reward from co-hosts Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley, who gave Smith a excessive 5.
Shaq nonetheless, took off his personal glasses and mentioned, “Initially, we begin at 6:30, and I used to be right here at 6:29, so technically I wasn’t late. Second of all, in case you attempt to be humorous on TV once more I’m gonna present you humorous. I’m gonna put these paws on you.”
Smith replied, “Hey, I’m Pat Riley up in right here. You ain’t hitting Pat Riley.”
Though issues appeared a bit chippy on set, the back-and-forth is a common incidence between the “Contained in the NBA” crew.
Final October, the group got here down on Shaq for his tardiness in a roast, by which they in contrast him to Nets star Ben Simmons — who, on the time — was in a holdout with the Sixers.
Final Might, Shaq arrived late to the TNT set for the beginning of the play-in event as a result of he mentioned he learn his schedule incorrect.
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