Basketball’s most beloved studio show, Inside the NBA, went through a major shift this summer. After decades of laughter, debates, and unforgettable moments on TNT, the show’s rights were transferred to ESPN and ABC. The move shook not just fans but the crew too, who were an integral part of it. For Shaquille O’Neal, it brought a real sense of concern that the transition might take away the family-like magic that defined Inside the NBA.

Shaq was initially skeptical about how the show would function under its new network. During the offseason, he openly expressed fears that the show might lose its trademark spark if the panel’s creative freedom was restricted, given the network also has a set identity to maintain. However, those concerns have since eased.

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