In the middle of a lively discussion with co-hosts on Monday, Shaquille O'Neal suddenly stood up and made a beeline for the bathroom.Shaquille O’Neal (Image Credit: X/@LegionHoops)
Since joining the NBA on TNT crew, Shaquille O’Neal has brought a unique energy to the show while helping boost its popularity with his humor. On Monday night, during the halftime analysis of Game 2 between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers, Shaq once again became the center of attention for a hilarious incident.

In the middle of a lively discussion with co-hosts Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith, Shaq suddenly stood up and awkwardly hobbled off the set. Everyone was confused at first. The camera followed him until it became clear that he was making a beeline for the bathroom.

“Go ahead, keep talking, Jack. Yeah, we on TV. That’s not what we doing; go ahead,” Shaq said before disappearing into the restroom located right off the studio.

The unexpected moment sent the studio into a fit of laughter. Ernie, Chuck, and Kenny could hardly continue their segment as they broke down over Shaq’s dramatic exit.

Fans watching at home didn’t miss a beat either. Social media lit up with jokes and memes about the incident.

 

“I’m crying he really almost shit himself on live television,” one fan wrote.

Another commented, “He was doing his Jokic defense impression…… 💩.”

The references kept rolling in, and one viewer compared it to Paul Pierce’s infamous wheelchair moment.

“Bro pulled a Paul Pierce,” one comment read.

“ShaQ do what ShaQ want to do,” another fan joked with a meme.

Shaquille O’Neal Calls Out Mavericks GM Nico Harrison

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On Monday night’s episode of NBA on TNT, Shaquille O’Neal didn’t hold back when it came to Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison. When the conversation shifted toward the controversy surrounding Harrison’s recent attempts to justify the trade that sent Luka Doncic packing, Shaq stepped in with some blunt and pointed advice.

“His problem is, he wants to be liked. When he should be focused on doing his job. He made a decision. My advice to you, brother, is just do your job and just go with the flow. As long as the owners have your back, you should be fine,” Shaq said.

The former NBA champion thinks that Harrison should move on from the trade controversy instead of continuing to bring attention to it. It remains to be seen how Harrison reacts after seeing the pile of backlashes from fans and former players.

3 bold predictions for the WNBA Draft: Hailey Van Lith goes higher than you think

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The 2025 WNBA Draft will be taking place on Monday, April 14 at The Shed in New York City. After a historic class graced the stage last year, another crop of future professional stars are preparing to hear their names called tonight.

Everyone knows that UConn star Paige Bueckers will be the first overall pick in the draft by the Dallas Wings, but after that, things become a bit uncertain. The draft unfolds in a different way every year and, as a result, there is almost no way to predict it.

However, sometimes you just get a certain feeling about a player or a team. Here are three bold predictions for the 2025 WNBA Draft with just hours left until the event begins.

3. The Chicago Sky trade up

On Sunday evening, the Chicago Sky struck a trade with the Minnesota Lynx that gave them the No. 11 pick in this year’s draft. That means that the Sky now own the No. 10, No. 11, No. 16 and No. 22 picks in the draft, which is a ton of capital for a team with 13 players already on the roster.

General manager Jeff Pagliocca was aggressive in 2024 to move up for LSU forward Angel Reese, and he may have a similar intention this year. Look for them to try and leapfrog teams on Monday evening, using their crop of picks in the latter part of the first round.

2. Serena Sundell sneaks into the first round

Kansas State guard Serena Sundell had an excellent campaign for the Wildcats during her senior season. She led the entire country in assists per game and also added 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals per contest. She is an incredibly efficient scorer with a great shooting stroke who can also create for others at a high level.

After a tremendous showing in the NCAA Tournament, it would not surprise me to see her selected earlier than her second-round projections. A team like the Sky could make sense if they stay put at No. 10 and No. 11. Not only does Chicago need a point guard of the future, but their general manager was clear that he prioritizes length in the draft, and Sundell is a 6-foot-1 guard. To me, she has one of the higher ceilings in the class.

1. Hailey Van Lith is drafted in the top 5

Van Lith was once regarded in the same breath as players like Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, but she fell on hard times during her college career. After a tremendous three-year stint at Louisville, scouts began to question her value after a down campaign at LSU. However, her final year at TCU was nothing short of incredible, as she put all doubters to rest with her performance in the Big 12.

Several teams that could use a skilled playmaker like Van Lith who can score easily on all three levels. She also has an intangible quality of being a dependable leader and a calming force for her squad, so I could see a rudderless team like the Washington Mystics or Golden State Valkyries selecting her to right the ship.