‘A hip replacement waiting to happen,’ claim NHL on TNT fans as Shaq joins set wearing huge skates in shock appearance | JFU33YN | 2024-05-02 02:08:01
'A hip replacement waiting to happen,' claim NHL on TNT fans as Shaq joins set wearing huge skates in shock appearance | JFU33YN | 2024-05-02 02:08:01
INSIDE the NBA's Shaquille O'Neal popped into a studio next door to mess around with the NHL on TNT panel on Tuesday — while risking a serious injury.
Shaq, 52, crashed the crew's live segment during the first intermission in the Carolina Hurricanes' Game 5 win over the New York Islanders.
O'Neal went skating in Studio F as Inside the NBA was off the air during Game 5 of the first-round playoff series between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers.
He wore a goalie mask and Shaq-made skates, which were in fact two skateboards strapped to his feet.
"Who's idea was this? host Liam McHugh before trying to stifle a giggle.
"Don't take the camera off him, please!" added analyst Anson Carter.
"I hope he signed a waiver."
In the meantime, O'Neal battled the laws of physics to make his way inside with the help of a hockey stick.
And fans love the bit, although didn't hide their worries about the NBA icon's well-being.
"Definitely a hip replacement waiting to happen!" one wrote.
"@NHL_On_TNT x @NBAonTNT has become the collab I didn't know I needed this postseason," another added.
"Easy big man," a third said.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> "This man wants to get hurt. He's a daring man. LOL," one wrote.
O'Neal has been a frequent visitor to the NHL on TNT set recently.
Last weekend, the Los Angeles Lakers icon grabbed a stick and glided around to earn the nickname Shaq Hyman — inspired by Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman.
Charles Barkley later followed Shaq into Studio F to guarantee a Toronto Maple Leafs win in Game 4 against the Boston Bruins.
</div> </div> The Bruins ended up taking a 3-1 victory and a 3-1 lead in the series.
However, Toronto beat Boston 2-1 in Game 5.
Shaq and Chuck are known for their on-air antics on Inside the NBA.
But despite the show's success, TNT is now facing a battle to keep NBA on its airwaves.
NBC is said to be preparing a huge offer for the TV rights to the league, currently owned by the Warner Bros. Discovery network.
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