BREAKING: Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley to Join TNT's NBA Coverage Team
TNT's Top-Rated NBA Coverage to Welcome Two of the Game's Biggest Icons
Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley, two of the most recognizable and respected figures in basketball history, will join TNT's NBA coverage team as analysts, the network announced today.
O'Neal, a four-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer, and Barkley, an 11-time NBA All-Star and Hall of Famer, will make their TNT debuts during the 2024 NBA Playoffs, joining the network's already star-studded lineup of analysts, including Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Reggie Miller.
"We are thrilled to welcome Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley to the TNT family," said Jeff Zucker, Chairman and CEO of WarnerMedia News & Sports. "Their unique perspectives and unparalleled basketball knowledge will add an even greater level of expertise and entertainment to our NBA coverage."
"Shaq and Chuck are two of the most passionate and entertaining voices in sports," said Craig Sager, Executive Producer of TNT's NBA coverage. "Their insights and humor will be a welcome addition to our team, and we can't wait to see them interact with our other analysts and our viewers."
O'Neal and Barkley have both been vocal critics of the NBA in recent years, but they have also been praised for their candor and willingness to speak their minds. Their addition to TNT's NBA coverage is sure to generate even more buzz around the network's already popular broadcasts.
"I'm excited to join TNT's NBA coverage team," said O'Neal. "I've always been a big fan of the network, and I can't wait to share my insights and opinions with their viewers."
"I'm looking forward to working with Shaq and the rest of the TNT team," said Barkley. "I've always enjoyed talking about basketball, and I can't wait to do it on such a big stage."
TNT's NBA coverage is the most-watched in the industry, averaging over 4 million viewers per game during the 2023 regular season. The network's coverage also includes the NBA All-Star Game, the NBA Playoffs, and the NBA Finals.
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