The retired basketball player falls down hard after playfully racing for the Christmas tree with Kenny 'The Jet' Smith on the set of the show.
- Dec 26, 2014
AceShowbiz - Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny "The Jet" Smith's friendly race on TNT's "Halftime Show" didn't end up quite well. During the telecast on Thursday, December 25, the two suddenly had an impromptu race to reach a Christmas tree on the set.
Kenny gave Shaq a little shove to get him out of the way, but the latter fell down hard and crashed into the Christmas tree, scattering the ornaments everywhere. "That was an accident," Kenny said, trying to defend himself.
Down goes Shaq! Is the Christmas tree okay? #NBAXmas
https://t.co/qZbcoNFPhp
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 26, 2014
Shaq was still in good spirits despite the little accident, laughing at himself as another co-host helped him get up.
The NBA on TNT crew shared a video of the playful race via their Twitter account. "Down goes Shaq! Is the Christmas tree okay? #NBAXmas," so read the caption of the clip.