Nevertheless, I can’t say I expected what he did during NBA On TNT. At one point during the broadcast, O’Neal dropped an F-bomb and provided a humorous reason for doing that. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t laughing after witnessing the moment for myself.

Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson are also expected to remain with TNT alongside Charles Barkley, who's working on a 10-year, $210 million contract.