Shaquille O'Neal tells Kenny Smith he'll 'knock' him out after Chet Holmgren interview

O'Neal also ribbed Smith over new knees and said Charles Barkley can throw jabs while Smith cannot; the four-time champion picks OKC for the title.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 7:31 AM ET, Friday, October 23, 2026

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First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Shaquille O'Neal tells Kenny Smith he'll 'knock' him out after Chet Holmgren interview”, with reporting from Yardbarker.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:31 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.

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Yahoo SportsShaquille O'Neal tells Kenny Smith he'll 'knock' him out after Chet Holmgren interview
YardbarkerShaquille O'Neal tells Kenny Smith he'll 'knock' him out after Chet Holmgren interview October 23, 2026 · facts used on air

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorShaquille O'Neal jokingly says he'll knock Kenny Smith out after the Chet Holmgren interview, and that Kenny has new knees and will need a new face.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA new face? Is that the kind that comes in a box?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's a threat, Vera. He says Charles Barkley can throw jabs and Kenny cannot. I'd have taken that fight from the bench.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWell, Kenny always wears the better suit, so he wins.