The fan favorite “Within the NBA” got a lifeline thanks to a partnership between them TNT And ESPN. Today’s show was another example of how it’s not just about sports analysis, but also about “entertainment.” Usually, Charles Barkley is Shaquille O’Neal’s biggest initiator. This time too he started such an argument, but Kenny The jet Smith took it to another level.

After all, the two-time NBA champion missed last week’s show, and not for the reason Chuck previously reported. The 76ers legend explained: “Got fired! Hopefully got fired.“But the show’s host, Ernie Johnson, rejected such comments.

“He’s just gone“EJ added more clues so fans don’t panic. “Kenny has Thanksgiving week off. I don’t know, you guys tie up the loose ends with us.” So Kenny Smith apparently spent his free time with his family. With renewed energy, he sent Shaquille O’Neal reeling.

First, it was Barkley who fired an unwarranted punch at Shaq. “Five years ago you could immerse yourself.” But for The great Aristotle, Jealousy always motivates him, so he responds“I can dive in now.” Smith began his act of incitement: “You can’t dive in right now” and even bet against the Lakers legend. O’Neal’s co-analyst even questioned what other bodies he would injure if he attempted such a stunt: the giant’s hamstrings, ACL, back, etc.

“Give him a ball. Speak what you say.” Kenny Smith continued to cheer on the four-time NBA champion. Finally, Shaquille O’Neal called for a ball off the stick; Even the suit jacket was removed, as if it were a representation of all the gloves. And he only needed two steps, because let’s not forget he’s still a 7-foot-1 phenom.

If you also bet against Shaq, it was a mistake. And even Kenny Smith recognized this. From the statement: “All he can do now is dip donuts and coffee.” to give him a standing ovation after the successful dunk. Fans knew it was a mistake for the North Carolina alum to doubt O’Neal.

Fans praise Kenny Smith for his interpretation of the Lakers legend

Betting against someone who has officially scored 2,696 dunks in his career was not only a mistake, but a costly mistake. Another thing to note is that the official count of dunk records began in 1996, so he could unofficially be the leader. And it’s not the first time Kenny Smith has lost to Shaquille O’Neal. He once lost a race to Shaq while the former center was wearing slippers.

“Kenny can’t even say why he’s trash talking.” Another was questioned The Jets Knee, after all, he kept losing to the 4-time NBA champion. “You know Kenny’s knees touching.” Most importantly, the LSU graduate didn’t talk nonsense to any of his co-analysts after the successful dunk. He just made his solemn taunt: “Aren’t you entertained?”

And fans felt like Shaq missed the opportunity to take a shot at Kenny Smith. “Shaq should have said something about Kenny’s knee.” Additionally, another netizen asked Charles Barkley and Smith to repeat the challenge. But didn’t give Chuckster every benefit of the doubt.

“Shaq should have said, “OK, Charles, your turn.” Kenny probably would have had a better chance. At 80, Shaq will probably be able to dunk. However, his knees would probably explode upon landing.”

Even though he’s 52 years old, Shaquille O’Neal is still a giant. One fan made sure to remind Kenny Smith to remember this and not challenge him to any more dunk contests. “Kenny says you can’t dunk right now 😂😂 You realize Shaq is 7 feet tall, like he could dunk up to 100 lol.” After going two years without hip replacement surgery, Shaq proved Kenny Smith wrong and sent fans into a frenzy.