Draymond GreenForward, Golden State Warriors

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4 Jun 2024 · 1 min

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In a brief interview segment on TNT's Inside the NBA, Draymond Green asks Shaquille O'Neal about his initial expectations for joining the show versus the reality he experienced. Shaq humorously admits he aimed to be the "Black Brian Gumbel" and use big words, only to be warned by TNT that he could be fired the next day. He emphasizes that this high‑stakes, candid environment makes the program the best in sports broadcasting. Shaq highlights the show's culture of authenticity and jokes, noting that while the analyst panel includes Hall‑of‑Fame players like Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson, the crew encourages everyone to be themselves. He praises Draymond Green’s intelligence and sense of humor, referencing their shared laughter at the All‑Star Game, and officially welcomes Draymond to the Inside the NBA team.

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And you took on another role in what you've been doing at TNT with the Inside the NBA crew. What did you first think you was getting yourself into as opposed to what it's turned into?
I wanted to be the Black Brian Gumbel and use big words and do all that. And TNT said, "Motherfucker, we'll fire your ass tomorrow." And I think that's what makes our show the best show out there. G14 classification. Barkley Hall of Famer, Shaq Hall of Famer, Kenny, 2-time champion, Ernie. Best analysts in the world. Yes. But you guys can be yourself. We crack jokes, we do a lot of stuff. 'Cause you also have to realize after watching 2 games, good games or bad games, the fans that are real people don't have to work in the morning. If we gonna keep you up past your bedtime, the least we wanna do is entertain you. And I think the reason why they hired you, you're very intelligent. Thank you. And you're definitely one of us. You know how to crack jokes. You and Charles at the All-Star Game, y'all had me rolling. So welcome to the team.