Much to Shaquille O’Neal’s apparent dismay, sportscaster Kenny Smith brought up Jay-Z during the latest episode of Inside the NBA. During the Tuesday, December 10, broadcast, Smith, 59, and his fellow panelists — including O’Neal — reacted to Stephen A.

The magic of Inside the NBA is that the crew is never afraid to go places that no other show would be willing to. The all-time example is Charles Barkley making jokes about the Jussie Smollett case and explaining to America that you should “not commit crimes with checks.”

A recent episode of Inside the NBA took an unexpected turn when Shaquille O'Neal walked off set. The TNT show has been running for 17 seasons and is hosted by retired basketball star O'Neal, Ernie Johnson Jr., Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley.

Shaquille O’Neal walked off the set of “Inside the NBA” on Tuesday after sportscaster Kenny Smith mentioned Jay-Z just two days after the rapper was named in a lawsuit accusing him of raping a child with Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Barkley advised Smith that it wasn't the best timing on his part, and Shaq had a hilarious reaction to the moment.

The Inside the NBA team on TNT broke down in fits of laughter after Charles Barkley cracked an off-color joke that forced Shaq to remove himself from the studio floor

Inside the NBA brought yet another unforgettable moment during its December 10 broadcast. The lively panelists, known for their candid banter, veered into uncharted territory when Kenny Smith mentioned Jay-Z.

This is why there is no sports show quite like “Inside the NBA.” The hosts of the show say whatever’s on their mind, whether it’s relating to the NBA or anything else going on in the world.

The 'Inside the NBA' crew savagely roasted Jay-Z this week following the rapper being named in a lawsuit alleging rape.

A s basketball season rolls along amid the 2024 TV schedule, Inside the NBA continues to air. So far, viewers have been treated to the usual antics involving Charles Barkley, Shaq