During a halftime segment on 'Inside the NBA', a traditional race to the video monitor between Kenny 'The Jet' Smith and Shaquille O'Neal resulted in an unexpected and comical moment. Smith managed to not only beat O'Neal in the race but also caused him to lose his shoes, leading to an unintentional display of Shaq's bare feet on national television. The public reaction was one of humor mixed with mild disgust, as social media erupted with groans and jokes about the unexpected close-up of Shaq's size 22 feet. This incident follows another recent unexpected occurrence involving Shaq, who had previously left the TNT set abruptly for a bathroom break during a live broadcast. The series of unpredictable events involving O'Neal add an element of amusement and unpredictability to the popular sports show.

Kenny 'The Jet' Smith and Shaquille O'Neal have a humorous tradition on 'Inside the NBA' where they race to the video monitor during halftime, which often results in funny moments for viewers.

During a recent segment covering the Nuggets-Clippers game, Smith won the race against O'Neal, causing Shaq to lose his shoes and inadvertently exposing his bare feet on live television.

Shaquille O'Neal, known for his large size 22 feet, was wearing his signature Reebok shoes before they came off during the race, leading to a notable reaction from both the show's crew and viewers.

The unexpected close-up of Shaq's feet was met with groans and laughter on social media, as many viewers humorously commented on the unusual sight of his bare toes.

This incident comes shortly after Shaq's previous unexpected on-air moment when he left the TNT set abruptly for a bathroom break, adding to a series of unpredictable and amusing occurrences involving the former basketball star.

'Inside the NBA' has a tradition of Kenny 'The Jet' Smith racing his co-hosts to the video monitor on the set.

The ritual leads to some funny moments, but on Tuesday night it gave fans a show they didn't want to see. 

During halftime of Nuggets-Clippers, Smith raced Shaquille O'Neal to the video board.

Not only did he beat Shaq, he also shook him out of his shoes.

Shaq's foot man pic.twitter.com/3HlHyO55DD

— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) April 30, 2025

Yes those are Shaq's feet, fully exposed on national television. 

According to Footwear News, the big man wears a size 22 shoe. Looking at the logo on the shoes, Shaq is wearing his signature line with Reebok. 

When the cameras panned to O'Neal's bare toes the rest of the crew groaned. 

Shaq came out his shoes racing Kenny to the board 🤣 pic.twitter.com/uTvcvbmTGy

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 30, 2025

Judging by the reactions on social media, all the viewers were groaning too.

Ewwww why are you showing a close up of Shaq’s feet???? @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/kvJynyKT9E

— The Wild Wild Breast (@Slee_333) April 30, 2025

Shaq’s foot jumpscare @NBAonTNT #NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/U8NW21ZjDG

— Souhail (@souhezzil) April 30, 2025

Now, why would yall zoom in on Shaq’s feet, @NBAonTNT? pic.twitter.com/Xmjgg8MTpd

— Lizzie 💃🏽🇭🇳 (@QueTeImportaLM) April 30, 2025

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This comes a week after Shaq rushed off the TNT set to use the bathroom unexpectedly during the live postgame show.

There's no telling what the big man may do next. Hopefully it's not as gross as the last couple incidents.