Shaquille O’Neal created another viral moment on Christmas Day, sparking chaos on Inside the NBA set with a wild moment involving Kenny Smith.

The “Inside the NBA” show has been one of the best programs in NBA history. Over the years, the crew, which includes legends such as Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson, has kept fans engaged with their insightful commentary and entertaining banter.

Along with their analysis of basketball games and players, the crew of Inside the NBA is also well-known for their pranks and playful teasing during the show. During an episode last year, O’Neal and Barkley humorously roasted AEW championship belts. These lighthearted antics continued recently during ESPN’s halftime show.

A segment of ESPN’s Christmas Day broadcast recently surfaced on social media, featuring a chaotic moment involving O’Neal and Smith. In the video, Smith sneaks up from behind and tosses O’Neal’s hat off his head.

The Big Diesel, who recently announced a major family business move, quickly jumps up from his chair and starts running after Smith towards the big board. O’Neal then hits the board, breaking through it. The clip soon went viral, and fans began posting hilarious jokes in the comments section.

Samaki Walker Recalls O’Neal’s Hilarious Prank On Phil Jackson

Shaquille O’Neal (Image Credits: Imagn)
In addition to his impressive size and dominance on the court, Shaquille O’Neal was famous for his pranks throughout his professional career. In a recent episode of Byron Scott’s Fast Break, Samaki Walker reminisced about one of the pranks O’Neal played on Phil Jackson.

“Dude was hilarious. This was before practice, actually, where Phil [Jackson] get us to the center, and Phil give us a spiel about what’s going on today, whatever he tell us, and then he tell us to put our hands in there, and then he noticed, ‘Wait, where’s Shaq?’ Shaq ain’t there. And just as he says that, Shaq comes running out of the locker room butt a** naked, got a string of toilet paper hanging out the back of his a**, and he gonna do a lap and then come and try to put his hands in there, then he runs right back in the locker room, and I’m like, ‘Yoooo, this dude is crazy.” Walker said.

Although he is retired, O’Neal still entertains fans with his funny pranks. He frequently sparks excitement among fans with his trolling and antics on the Inside the NBA show.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.