There are plenty of shows with NBA analysts out there, But none are more fun to watch than the crew of ?Inside The NBA.? The good old-natured ribbing of Shaquille O’Neal and Barkley to go alongside interesting takes by Ernie Johnson and Kenny ?The Jet? Smith, is what makes the show unique. With the contracts of some of the members of the show winding down, there were rumors going around about the eventual splitting of the four pundits. There are some recent developments concerning their contracts.
The show presents a mix of game analysis, highlights from around the league, takes on upcoming games, and more. And while there are plenty more shows out there doing the same, the ‘Inside The NBA’ crew is what makes the show unique.
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Shaquille O’Neal and the crew will stay together!
The beloved show has three former NBA players, Shaquille O?Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith. It started airing during the 1989-90 season and the only person who is still here from the start is Ernie Johnson.
Kenny Smith joined the crew in 1998, and Charles Barkley hopped on board in 2000. And the latest addition was NBA legend Shaquille O?Neal, who came along during the 2011-2012 season. Unsurprisingly, the show has been a big hit among viewers, fans, and even players.
Since the addition of Shaquille O?Neal, the show has added a segment called ?Shaqtin? A Fool? which comprises funny bloopers from teams around the league. Shaqtin? A Fool has been a great hit amongst the viewers.
Recently Warner Bros. announced that they have agreed to a long-term contract extension with all four hosts of the show. And the fans just couldn?t get enough of it. They took to Twitter to give their take on the news.
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Thank God!!! I need Certain things in my life not change. This crew entertains me but more importantly they relaxes me. Because they are in my house all winter. Thank you TNT for keeping these guys together. Sending love from Boston.
— Mount Skyview (@MountSkyview) October 18, 2022
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The greatest media team in sports hands down!
— Ted Nelson 777 (@TedNelson7771) October 17, 2022
Things you love to see🙌🙌🙌
— WHS (@_wehatesports_) October 17, 2022
Fantastic news, fellas. Happy for everyone, including us.
— Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP) October 17, 2022
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A fan commented, ?They got a contract extension before Draymond.? Here the fan was referring to how the Golden State Warriors gave a contract extension to Jordan Poole, who got punched by Draymond Green.
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Clearly, fans have a soft corner for the show and its hosts. Although the show doesn’t usually focus on controversies or serious subjects of the NBA world, the hosts’ hilarious take on things has surely struck a chord with the fans.
What are your thoughts on the crew of the ‘Inside the NBA’ staying together?