[Video] Shaq Causes Chaos: Destroys Set During Wild Christmas Race with Kenny Smith

During the Christmas Day halftime show of the Knicks vs. Cavaliers game, Inside the NBA’s Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith caused a hilarious moment that quickly went viral online.

The duo turned a playful segment into a chaotic spectacle, showing that their on-air chemistry remains as wild as ever.

The bit began with Kenny Smith teasing Shaq by messing with his holiday hat, sparking a race across the set toward the big video board. Shaq, weighing over 300 pounds, couldn’t stop in time and crashed into the display, sending it toppling backward. Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson couldn’t stop laughing as Shaq disappeared behind the screen.

Shaq just ran through a wall 😂 pic.twitter.com/EwIDMV0C1s

— ESPN (@espn) December 25, 2025

Viewers soon learned the “crash” was staged for entertainment. Shaq emerged from the wreckage unharmed, with co-hosts pointing out the safety cushions placed behind the screen. Shaq later joked about the stunt, saying, “We’re a family. I’m glad we’re sticking together. To that new network we’re coming to, we not coming to eff around.”

The playful chaos highlighted the show’s enduring energy even as it transitions to ESPN. Fans on social media praised the segment for its humor and the personalities of the legendary basketball crew.

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