Shaq Apologizes to Fans for Taking Unexplained Action Amid TNT’s Decline

Shaquille O’Neal‘s show The Big Podcast, which has been a must-watch for basketball enthusiasts for about a year, had an unexpected change in scenario with its recent episode. The video starts with an apology from Shaq, informed by his co-host Adam Lefkoe. Moreover, there weren’t any special guests in this episode, rather, it was just a compilation of funny moments from the previous videos. Let’s see what the mysterious absence could be. 

Co-host Adam Lefkoe shared in the newly released episode, “I want to personally thank you for watching ‘The Big Podcast’ with Shaq. The big fella wants to apologize. He appreciates you guys, he loves your support, can’t make it today. So what we’re gonna do is, we’re going to do a best of the most memorable moments of ‘The Big Podcast’ thus far.” 

At times in the last few weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers legend was absent on the sets of TNT for Inside the NBA as well. Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki replaced Shaq in one of the episodes during the Conference Semi-Finals, which surprised many. The 4x champion was not the only one who was replaced. Even Vince Carter was called upon for Charles Barkley. Ernie Johnson has been the only constant of the show. 

Speaking of TNT, as days pass by, the disappointment is only increasing, ultimately rooting for an upset. Here is the latest update on where things stand between Turner Sports and their chance to bag the NBA rights. 

Will TNT announce the end of Inside the NBA, soon after the finals? 

Quite a few changes are expected to take form in the NBA after the Finals reach an end this year.  The broadcasting rights are likely to be switched, and hearing the words coming out of Barkley’s mouth, it would be a miracle if Inside the NBA continues in the following years. 

In The Chuckster’s appearance on the Dan Patrick show, he revealed, “Morale sucks, plain and simple… These people I work with, they screwed this thing up, clearly. We don’t have zero idea what’s going to happen. I don’t feel good, I’m not going to lie.” Barkley kept it plain and simple. Moreover, reports revealed the debt that the Warner Bros. studio holds. 

Considering that exorbitant amount, there might be no chance for TNT to bag the rights of the NBA. Also, a few other reports are hinting that NBC is nearing a deal with the league with its $2.5 billion offer. So considering all of the facts, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Inside the NBA gets discontinued. 

Stay tuned for more such updates, and to follow what Shaq’s ex-agent, Leonard Armato had to say about the marketing genius, watch this video: