‘Inside the NBA’ made its ESPN debut. Here were some of the best moments.

Inside the NBA made its highly anticipated ESPN debut on Wednesday during the league’s second night of action. The hit show was originally televised on TNT before the network ended its NBA coverage following the 2024-25 season.

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Charles Barkley roasted Shaquille O’Neal, saying Victor Wembanyama might one day surpass him as the greatest big men in NBA history
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Johnson Jr. is the widely respected, six-time Sports Emmy Award-winning host and anchor of Inside the NBA. Beyond the NBA, he is the lead host for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament coverage on CBS/Turner and has covered numerous other major sporting events, including the MLB, NFL, and the Olympics.

Charles Barkley and Shaq mock Joel Embiid, praise V.J. Edgecombe in ESPN debut

In their ESPN debut, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal didn’t waste any time mocking Sixers star Joel Embiid. “What’d your boy do tonight, Chuck?” Shaq asked. “Not a lot,” Barkley dryly responded.

The ESPN ‘Inside the NBA’ questions everyone asked were answered from the get-go

Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal returned to the airwaves on the beloved NBA studio show on Wednesday night.
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