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Shaquille O’Neal struggles to name Miami Heat players on 'Inside the NBA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Shaquille O’Neal struggles to name Miami Heat players on 'Inside the NBA

Summary

During the first episode of the 2026-27 NBA season, Shaquille O’Neal was asked to name Miami Heat players excluding stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. He named Tyler Herro, who is currently with the Milwaukee Bucks. While O'Neal’s response was intended as a joke, many fans expressed disappointment on social media, indicating fatigue with the show's casual tone and perceived lack of NBA knowledge among its hosts. The reaction reflects ongoing criticism about the show's humor, especially regarding basketball insight.

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By the Numbers

•Shaquille O’Neal was on 'Inside the NBA' during the new season's first show.
•He named Tyler Herro when asked about Heat players.
•Herro is now a player for the Milwaukee Bucks.
•Fans criticized O’Neal for lacking knowledge about the Heat.
•The incident drew significant attention on social media.

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9:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Complete casual’ – NBA fans call out Shaquille O’Neal after he didn’t know Miami Heat players

What they're saying

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Asked to name Miami Heat players outside of the main stars, Shaquille O’Neal couldn’t do it. While the big man was laughing and it was meant to be humorous, quite a few fans didn’t find it funny.
— Yahoo Sports

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