Shaq Humorously Crashed Into A Christmas Tree On Inside The NBA (Again), And The Video Sparked Funny Responses From Fans

As a lifelong sports enthusiast and avid fan of Inside the NBA, I must say that Shaquille O’Neal’s annual Christmas tree tumbles have become one of my favorite holiday traditions. Over the years, I’ve seen countless hilarious moments on the show, but Shaq’s antics with the massive trees never fail to make me laugh.

From his first accidental collision in 2014 to this year’s intentional dive, it’s clear that the big man has a knack for finding trouble when Christmas trees are involved. And while it may look painful, I can’t help but chuckle every time he wipes out.

What really sets these moments apart is the camaraderie between Shaq and his co-hosts. The skepticism on their faces before each tree incident, followed by their hysterical reactions, makes for some truly golden television. This year’s jump was no exception, and I can’t wait to see what other traditions they establish in the future.

One thing’s for sure, though – I’ll always be tuning in to Inside the NBA during the holiday season, hoping that Shaquille O’Neal will once again find himself face-first in a Christmas tree. After all, as they say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

And on a lighter note, I can only imagine what would happen if Shaq and the Grinch ever crossed paths – talk about a collision of epic proportions! 😂

Every holiday season brings along a host of traditions, including singing Christmas carols and wrapping gifts with family members. One unexpected tradition I’ve grown accustomed to over the years is watching Shaquille O’Neal knock over a Christmas tree live on TV during Inside the NBA broadcasts. Indeed, he has had several such mishaps throughout his career. The tradition continued in 2024 when O’Neal yet again tripped and fell into a giant tree, with fans sharing their amusement online.

Shaq’s unexpected encounters with large trees are typically due to some sort of random mishap. But on this occasion, Shaq voluntarily chose to leap. During a recent episode of Inside, Shaq jokingly vowed to jump into the tree. His colleagues – Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley – appeared doubtful about whether he would actually go through with it. However, the ex-Los Angeles Laker did indeed follow through, as evidenced by this clip from Instagram:

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As a devoted fan, I can’t help but notice how comical it is every time that towering media figure takes an unexpected tumble. Yet, it appears just as painful, if not more so. But, much like a resilient phoenix, he always manages to rise again. And let me tell you, the world finds it hard not to chuckle when he has an unfortunate run-in with Mother Nature, particularly trees. This year seems no exception, as fans flocked to the comments section of his Instagram post to share their humorous reactions. Here are a few of the best:

The hatred between Shaq and the tree is next level 😂😂 – kevinr_ferguson
If that tree could talk 😂😂😂😂 – joyce_joyawilli
TNT definitely got a crazy insurance policy on Shaq 😂😂😂😂 – duh_profit
Shaq vs 🎄 is the new Chuck vs women of San Antonio ☠️ – chipsservant
That tree needs workman’s comp – lookwutqdid
Them poor branches 😂😂😂😂 – jerrodc374
Shaq vs the Christmas tree is like Peter vs that big Chicken man in Family Guy💀💀 – jeyk47_

For over half a decade, the four-time NBA champion has been accidentally colliding with Christmas trees on television, bringing joy to fans everywhere. Since 2014, Shaq’s mishaps have provided amusement on national broadcasts, and one of my favorite incidents occurred in 2022 when he was pushed into a tree by Kenny Smith. To this day, just thinking about it makes me smile. In essence, these annual festivities have become a beloved tradition on TNT’s popular sports program.

Beyond doubt, Shaq, Ernie Johnson, and their team appear to be creating some exceptional traditions for their show too. This holiday season, the Inside the NBA crew got their annual photos taken, and they’re simply fantastic! The four hosts posed for several images, and I can’t get enough of this delightful content. While these pictures might be part of a joke, they clearly demonstrate the strong bond between these colleagues, making them feel more like a family.

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