There is no way the Inside Crew is missing the NBA All-Star Weekend. Now that the highlight of the league’s calendar is coming to Indianapolis for the first since 1985, TNT is working round the clock to create the set so Inside the NBA will broadcast live from inside the Indiana Convention Center. Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith, and Charles Barkley will cover the games live starting at 7:30 pm EST on Thursday, February 15.

Local Indianapolis media revealed how hundreds of workers and dozens of local contractors powered through to build the set on this tight deadline. News8 gave a glimpse into the work that’s been on for more than a week, so the quality of Studio J in Atlanta is felt in Indiana too.

NBA analyst Shaquille O’Neal will kick off the day-long fan experience as DJ Diesel. He’ll perform alongside Machine Gun Kelly in the same venue, along with hosting fan competitions, giveaways, and interactive games. TNT has an extra support crew to adjust the cameras between the concert and the studio show.

The live pregame broadcast begins before the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. They’ll swiftly move to the Rising Stars competition on Friday and subsequently the All-Star weekend broadcasts.

The scale is so massive that the entire TNT coverage is taking place at three venues. While Inside the NBA will film from the Convention Center, TNT will be on the scene through the All-Star Weekend, including the game at 8:30 pm EST Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as well as the broadcast at Lucas Oil Stadium. But there’s more happening behind the scenes.

TNT pulls out all the stops for Inside the NBA

It’s common for Inside the NBA to hit the road. This season they traveled to Las Vegas for the In-Season tournament. With the four stars we know and love, the same hard workers behind the scenes follow. The All-Star edition in Indianapolis will reportedly have 75 to 100 producers, directors, and more production staff.

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The sprawling Indiana Convention Hall will be equipped to the nines with not only 10 cameras and lights. The unscripted Emmy-winning series will have the signature Inside the NBA desk, the big video boards, and every feature for a remote broadcast.

Visuals aren’t the only thing to expect from the NBA analysis show. Inside the NBA is reciprocating all the love they’ve received through an engaging fan experience. You can catch the All-Star Saturday Night Skills Challenge, 3-point contest, Steph vs Sabrina 3-point challenge, Slam Dunk contest, and more on TNT.

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