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USA Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, NBA legend Tracy McGrady work out together
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, NBA legend Tracy McGrady work out together Fans of star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown know that the Georgia native is often compared to iconic retired NBAer Tracy McGrady. But fewer of them know the close ties that the duo have shared since Brown reached out to McGrady as a rising prospect in high school. The two forwards have similar games on the court, and that is no accident. For more than a decade now, the two have been working out together, McGrady sharing his deep knowledge of the game with Brown. They even recorded a video of their collaboration early on, and have now produced a second clip six years later that the Cal alum recently put up on his official YouTube channel. Take a look at the clip embedded below to see the clip for yourself! If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network:
News.com.au
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Shaq bolts from ‘Inside the NBA' set in hilarious bathroom emergency
Shaquille O'Neal used to blow up opposing teams' defensive game plans in his playing days. Now, he's blowing up toilets. While analysing a compelling Nuggets-Clippers Game 2 matchup on TNT's 'Inside the NBA' alongside the rest of the crew, O'Neal made a hurried, flustered exit. The fear in his eyes and the peculiarity of his gait signified one thing: a Code Brown. A bathroom emergency. O'Neal jumped up from his chair and darted across the set with no regard for the show. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. 'Go ahead, keep talking,' O'Neal urged the rest of the crew while he scurried off. While also questioning if the big man was all right during his abrupt exit, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley couldn't contain their laughter. Smith had no problem airing out the likely culprit of the near-accident. 'It's that olive oil you've been drinking,' Smith said. 'Listen, he can't hold it. After 40 [years old], you can't hold it anymore.' Smith revealed O'Neal has been drinking olive oil to 'clean his gut.' 'He read somewhere that [it's good for your gut] if you drink a shot of olive oil,' Barkley added. 'You have to do it for two weeks.' 'He's gonna miss a lot of airtime then,' Johnson jokingly responded. Smith replied, 'It's cleaning his gut all right.' The hilarious moment culminated with a full-blown replay of O'Neal bolting off from set — he returned and blamed Barkley for talking too much before the upcoming commercial break where he was planning to relieve his bowels. 'Chuck, stop talking so damn much, finish your point so we can go to break,' he said upon returning from the bathroom — while also blaming the emergency on drinking too much water. 'I'm sitting here like, 'Shut the hell up and hurry up.' Sorry about that, America.' It's the hysterical moments like these that outraged so many people when it was revealed that TNT wouldn't be renewing 'Inside the NBA' for another year. But luckily for these fans, the show will return after this season — just with a new home of ABC and ESPN. The popular crew dealt with another recent snafu when Charles Barkley asked if former NBAer Billy Ray Bates was alive, only for O'Neal to wrongly claim he was dead. Johnson then had to apologise Monday for their mistake.
New York Post
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Shaq bolts from ‘Inside the NBA' set in hilarious bathroom emergency: ‘He can't hold it'
Shaquille O'Neal used to blow up opposing teams' defensive game plans in his playing days. Now, he's blowing up toilets. While analyzing a compelling Nuggets-Clippers Game 2 matchup on TNT's 'Inside the NBA' alongside the rest of the crew, O'Neal made a hurried, flustered exit. Advertisement Shaq had to hustle out of Studio J 🤣😅 — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 22, 2025 The fear in his eyes and the peculiarity of his gait signified one thing: a Code Brown. A bathroom emergency. O'Neal jumped up from his chair and darted across the set with no regard for the show. Advertisement 'Go ahead, keep talking,' O'Neal urged the rest of the crew while he scurried off. While also questioning if the big man was alright during his abrupt exit, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley couldn't contain their laughter. 4 A close-up view of Shaquille O'Neal's flustered exit from the Inside the NBA set. Inside the NBA/TNT Smith had no problem airing out the likely culprit of the near-accident. Advertisement 'It's that olive oil you've been drinking,' Smith said. 'Listen, he can't hold it. After 40 [years old], you can't hold it anymore.' 4 Shaq had fear in his eyes before hustling to the bathroom. Inside the NBA/TNT Smith revealed O'Neal has been drinking olive oil to 'clean his gut.' 'He read somewhere that [it's good for your gut] if you drink a shot of olive oil,' Barkley added. 'You have to do it for two weeks.' Advertisement 4 Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley (l-r) joked about Shaquille O'Neal's bathroom emergency. Inside the NBA/TNT 'He's gonna miss a lot of air time then,' Johnson jokingly responded. Smith replied, 'It's cleaning his gut alright.' The hilarious moment culminated with a full-blown replay of O'Neal bolting off from set — he returned and blamed Barkley for talking too much before the upcoming commercial break where he was planning to relieve his bowels. 'Chuck, stop talking so damn much, finish your point so we can go to break,' he said upon returning from the bathroom — while also blaming the emergency on drinking too much water. 'I'm sitting here like, 'Shut the hell up and hurry up.' Sorry about that, America.' 4 Shaquille O'Neal ran across the set to go to the bathroom. Inside the NBA/TNT It's the hysterical moments like these that outraged so many people when it was revealed that TNT wouldn't be renewing 'Inside the NBA' for another year. Advertisement But luckily for these fans, the show will return after this season — just with a new home of ABC and ESPN. The popular crew dealt with another recent snafu when Charles Barkley asked if former NBAer Billy Ray Bates was alive, only for O'Neal to wrongly claim he was dead. Johnson then had to apologize Monday for their mistake.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Raptors mourn loss of original team member Oliver Miller
Sad news arrived prior to tipoff Wednesday. Oliver Miller, one of the original Toronto Raptors, died at the age of 54. The Raptors confirmed the news, which was originally posted on X by former NBAer Eddie Johnson. Miller was the final pick of the 1995 NBA expansion draft involving the Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies and went on to start 72 of 76 games for the inaugural Raptors, averaging career highs of 12.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists for Brendan Malone's team, including 35 points in the final game of the season. Miller, who was listed at 280 pounds, was released after the season though, catching on with the Dallas Mavericks. He would return to the Raptors for 19 games in 1996-97, starting eight, and was signed for a third stint about a month into the 1997-98 campaign, going on to make 64 more appearances, including 53 starts in that disastrous year, the worst in franchise history (the 16-66 team would see star player Damon Stoudamire traded after original general manager Isiah Thomas quit). Glen Grunwald, who took over as general manager from Thomas and would go on to lead the franchise to its first successful years, remembered Miller positively. 'You know, he was a real talent,' Grunwald told Postmedia Wednesday. 'A great feel for the game, great hands, really smart player. But obviously he had a weight issue that held him back, unfortunately,' Grunwald said. 'He was a nice guy, and you hate to hear that kind of news.' Miller was the only Raptor to sign and play with the team three separate times. He was a key bench piece on the Phoenix Suns team that made the 1993 NBA Finals, and also a star at Arkansas, including a Final Four appearance, leading to his selection by the Suns with the 22nd pick of the 1992 draft. WOLSTAT: Raptors buzzing from point guard Jamal Shead's rare dunk Lean, mean, WNBA machine: Caitlin Clark seen looking ripped, fit and ready for season
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boston Celtics big man alum Blake Griffin on who made him feel most disrespected
Former Boston Celtics big man Blake Griffin recently let it known just how much he was respected in the City of Boston after suiting up for the Celtics, relating how he never had to pay for dinner in the city his team played in. But an interview with retired NBAer Carmelo Anthony on his eponymous "7 pm in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony" show, he related how it was when he was guarding Melo and Dallas Mavericks Hall of Fame big man Dirk Nowitzki that he felt the least amount of respect. Putting aside the audacity to tell someone you are being interviewed by that they made you feel some kind of way (you need to watch the clip for the full context), Griffin's explanation is a must-watch talk between the two NBA icons. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about the former Celtics center and disrespect. If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network. Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Boston big alum Blake Griffin on who made him feel most disrespected
