Shaquille O'Neal Joins TNT: 'It Was An Easy Decision'

It's official: 'The Big Aristotle' will now become 'The Big Analytical' (according to Kenny Smith) as Shaquille O'Neal has signed on to join Inside The NBA on TNT.

O'Neal, considered one of the top 50 players in NBA history, will provide analysis for TNT games alongside Smith and the always entertaining Charles Barkley this upcoming season...if there in fact is a season.

O'Neal said during a conference call that joining the TNT broadcast was an easy decision.

"I’m just going to try to make it more fun than it already is," the big man said.

That might be a tall order because between outlandish bets and outlandish statements, it's difficult to figure out how much more entertainment can be added to the show. Fortunately, if there is one thing Shaquille O'Neal knows, it's fun.

Comments

[akrazyrunner]

01:47 AM on 07/17/2011

They're going to need subtitle for Shaq on TNT, he just mumbles too much

[benji85]

06:13 PM on 07/16/2011

This will drive the folks over at ESPN nuts when they see their NBA analysis ratings crumble to TNT.

[kickinupdust]

10:13 AM on 07/16/2011

I wonder if Barkley is nervous right now?

[lshaft]

09:41 PM on 07/15/2011

A Great Move!!! TNT had the Best analysts in the business and they have added greatly to that mix.

[tanya11111]

08:52 PM on 07/15/2011

can't wait!

[hazbro24]

01:45 PM on 07/15/2011

Yeah, they were awesome together on Pro Football talk with Sir Charles and Shaq.

http://youtu.be/LbkyDRl0-TA

[MXL]

08:58 AM on 07/15/2011

Finally. Now if we could only get this labor dispute settled...

[joceeco]

04:11 AM on 07/15/2011

Am I the only one who never understand a thing Shaq says, when he speaks?

[Barbara Randlett]

01:53 AM on 07/15/2011

I hope his speech and vocabulary expands beyond...mah team, dahh, errr, ahhh

[kickinupdust]

10:15 AM on 07/16/2011

Funny. Between he and Sir Charles I can see alot of laughs coming.

[cookerman45]

01:46 AM on 07/15/2011

Even Before Him.......FAR AND AWAY THE BEST SPORTS COMMENTARY ON TV.

[eternalscorpio1]

12:18 AM on 07/15/2011

the most entertaining sports program ( and among the most entertaining programs of any type ) just got a whole lot better......,,

[leorangerie]

08:57 PM on 07/14/2011

Shaq and Chuck will either be gold...or cancel each other out. We'll see. But worth a try, for sure.

[thisischarleshunter]

07:40 PM on 07/14/2011

I think Shaq will fit in just right. They will ease him in.

www.thisischarleshunter.com

[cybolt]

05:39 PM on 07/14/2011

Not sure this is the best move. It's tough to get a chemistry among four people... adding a fifth?

[cookerman45]

01:47 AM on 07/15/2011

TBA's starting five......i like it!

[cookerman45]

01:48 AM on 07/15/2011

(tnt)

[tqcobb]

05:30 PM on 07/14/2011

this should be fun