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Fans Are Sharing Funniest Moments from 'Inside the NBA' Amid Move from TNT to ESPN

From Shaq's one-chip challenge to Charles Barkley's perfectly-timed off-handed comments, 'Inside' has produced some legendary bits.
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Shaq needed some water after the one-chip challenge.
Shaq needed some water after the one-chip challenge. | Screenshot via TNT.

With the end of the 2025 Eastern Conference finals this past weekend also came the end of Inside the NBA—at least on TNT. Turner Sports is ending its coverage of the Association ahead of next season, meaning it will also no longer produce the hit studio show.

Fortunately, the program will carry on with ESPN and ABC next season, with the iconic quartet of Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley continuing to entertain fans night in and night out.

Speaking of fans, while the show remains alive and well—something Shaq is very fired up about—its end on TNT sparked an outpouring of tributes on social media this past weekend, as consumers shared some of it's funniest and most memorable moments.

From Shaq's one-chip challenge to plenty of Chuck's perfectly timed off-hand comments, here's a look at some of the best:

Long live Inside.

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Mike Kadlick
MICHAEL KADLICK

Mike Kadlick is a senior NFL news writer for Sports Illustrated. He’s also a New England Patriots reporter for CLNS Media, where he hosts the Patriots Daily podcast and covers the beat from Gillette Stadium. Before joining SI, Kadlick worked at WEEI sports radio in Boston. He holds a master’s degree in public relations from Boston University. When Kadlick’s not covering football, he can be found running, spending time with his wife and dog, and enjoying all things pizza.

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