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‘Inside the NBA’ makes its name for being one of the funny post-game shows related to basketball. Shaquille O’Neal, with his allure nature, garners a lot of attention along with the charm of Charles Barkley. Moreover, Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith act as a cherry on top.

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From slight leg-pulling to using their repartees, the co-hosts changed the dynamics of the post-game show. In light of this, recently, 7’1 ft Shaq took a hilarious bet that ended up in a way that the fans could not resist showering their love on the Lakers legend.

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It is no secret that Shaq is renowned among the masses for his humorous nature. He tries to showcase his special characteristic whenever possible and recently did the same thing on the sets of ‘Inside the NBA’. In the latest episode of ‘Inside the NBA,’ Shaquille O’Neil took a hilarious bet of diving into a Christmas tree to break some branches placed at one corner of the set.

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NBA fan reflects on the hilarious bet taken by Shaquille O’Neal

While talking about the bet, at first, Shaq asked Ernie, “Say I won’t dive into that tree right now,” in regard to himself. Subsequently, Ernie said what The Diesel wanted to listen to. Thereafter, the 7’1 NBA legend accepted the challenge and broke some branches by launching himself into the tree. Finally, everyone, along with Shaq himself, broke out in laughter after breaking some branches of the tree.

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Meanwhile, a clip of Shaq launching himself into the tree gained a lot of attention from the fans. The fans took to Twitter to express their opinions.

Here is how NBA fans reacted to this hilarious incident:

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The comments mostly reflected the love of the fans regarding Shaq. Most of the comments denoted how much they love The Diesel. Even one of the fans commented, “how can they not anyone love him…he’s the best period.’?This statement is self-explanatory and indicates the amount of love Shaq gets from his fans. In addition to this, the fans didn’t resist complimenting the show.

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What are your thoughts on this hilarious challenge of Shaquille O’Neal? Did you also enjoy the video? Let us know in the comments below.

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Ayush Roy is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen interest in trades and matchups. He has contributed over 500 articles to date, showcasing his expertise in the field. Ayush's favorite activity, apart from writing about teams in the NBA, is diving deep into the economics of the popular league. His unique approach to combining financial aspects with core-sport stories is a testament to his creativity and analytical skills. Ayush draws inspiration from analyses by famous commentators, observing each season's dynamics, and incorporating a financial perspective into his work. His writing is characterized by transparency and credibility, evident in his pieces about the re-purchase of the Philadelphia 76ers amidst an NBA lockout in 2011 and how the Nike-Air Jordans deal remodeled apparel endorsements by basketballers. Ayush shares a fascination for many other sports, but his love for basketball remains unparalleled. He is also a music-lover and spends his time honing his skills on the guitar when he is not sweating it out at the gym.

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