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Shaquille O'Neal's Hilarious Bathroom Break Stuns NBA Crew

4/22/2025

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In a hilarious moment on "Inside the NBA," Shaquille O’Neal caught everyone off guard by dashing off set mid-broadcast for a restroom break. Co-hosts Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith couldn't help but joke about his olive oil habits and age. When O’Neal returned, he playfully attributed his sudden departure to too much water and Barkley’s endless banter.

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In a hilarious moment on "Inside the NBA," Shaquille O’Neal caught everyone off guard by dashing off set mid-broadcast for a restroom break. Co-hosts Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith couldn't help but joke about his olive oil habits and age. When O’Neal returned, he playfully attributed his sudden departure to too much water and Barkley’s endless banter.