Shaq and Candace Parker’s Workplace Attitude Comes to Light by Fellow TNT Colleague: “I Didn’t Think I’ll Be Doing This…”

Published 04/18/2024, 11:36 AM EDT

The camaraderie among coworkers in the fast-paced sports broadcasting business may make or break an audience’s experience. NBA legend Jamal Crawford reported his experiences working on TNT’s broadcasting team with basketball icons Shaquille O’Neal and Candace Parker. Crawford’s open comments provide insight into work ethics. But what does Crawford mention?

Jamal Crawford’s observations shed light on the behind-the-scenes chemistry of the broadcasting team. Elaborating further, 44-year-old Crawford stated, “I didn’t think I’d be doing this at all. I didn’t know what I was going to be doing after hoop, you know what I’m saying, but to do this. It’s a blessing.” Crawford’s viewpoint offers an important background for comprehending cooperation with 4x NBA champ Shaq. They highlight the relationships and companionship among the TNT crew.

Jamal Crawford’s thoughts on the TNT crew

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The legend has been named 3x times as NBA Sixth Man of the Year. During the interview, Crawford recalled his playing days. He gained notoriety for his superb ball-handling abilities. He expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their efforts in the broadcast. According to him, Shaquille O’Neal has a distinct personality. Shaq can inject surprises into every show, such as spontaneous dance routines and wig use.

Furthermore, on the YouTube handle of “DraftKings”, Jamal Crawford stated, “We be having so much fun…Candace is brilliant, like she’s a brilliant basketball mind, and Shaq is Shaq bro; there’s nobody like Shaq, you can’t duplicate him.” Furthermore, he continued, “You don’t know what he’s gonna do; he may come out with a wig, he might do anything, bro. He broke dance his intro, the other day when he was on it; like he Shaq is a one-of-one, and I love him, I’m honored to work with him to be honest with you, because Candace is the goat-like basketball women’s basketball player to me, like seriously, there’s only one goat to me, and she is that.”

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Crawford has called Candace Parker the “goat” of women’s basketball. He praised her for astute analysis and sharp basketball intellect. Parker is one of the all-time great WNBA players. Additionally, she became the #1 overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft. Parker’s contributions have been greatly appreciated by Crawford. But how is her experience on set with Shaq?

Candace Parker’s time with Shaq

During a recent conversation, Parker expressed enjoying the fun atmosphere while working with Shaq. Moreover, she claims that spending time with Shaq and the “NBA on TNT” crew on set has been “similar in terms of poking fun, not taking yourself too serious, and talking about basketball.” Notably, O’Neal and Parker created a dynamic with a captivating on-air combination that effortlessly complemented one another.

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Parker, who grew up admiring Shaq and Jamal Crawford, expressed her delight at being among them. “I mean, I’m looking to my left and my right and you see Shaq, who there were posters on my wall of Shaq, and Jamal Crawford, [who I remember] watching play and I remember seeing him at Michigan,” Parker stated, adding, “We all have this family-like atmosphere there.”

With the TNT crew, she even noted feeling like a member of the family. What are your thoughts on the above story? Share your take in the comments below.

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Shaq and Candace Parker’s Workplace Attitude Comes to Light by Fellow TNT Colleague: “I Didn’t Think I’ll Be Doing This…”

Jamal Crawford’s thoughts on the TNT crew

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