Key Points – Shaquille O’Neal
- Shaquille O’Neal’s on-air bathroom dash goes viral
- Adult diaper brands rush to offer free products
- NorthShore Care offers custom “Shaq Support Pack”
- Depend also joins in with Real-Fit Underwear offer
- TNT crew trolls Shaq with in-studio portable toilet
- Shaq embraces the prank with sound effects and TP jokes
- “Inside the NBA” remains fan-favorite thanks to antics
Shaquille O’Neal Gets Flooded With Diaper Offers After On-Air Dash
Shaquille O’Neal just turned an on-air bathroom emergency into a marketing goldmine. The NBA legend sparked internet laughs Monday night when he suddenly waddled off the Inside the NBA set during a live segment. Now, adult diaper companies are lining up with offers to make sure he’s never caught off guard again.
O’Neal, 53, didn’t hold back. Literally. His quick exit mid-show had co-hosts Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, and Kenny Smith bursting into laughter. The clip went viral almost instantly, and fans couldn’t stop replaying the moment.
Shaq’s bathroom dash may have been unplanned, but the response from brands was anything but. Now, the big man’s got options.
Diaper Brands Race to Support Shaq
NorthShore Care, a company specializing in maximum-absorbency products, jumped on the chance to help. A company rep told TMZ Sports they want to ship Shaq a “Shaq Support Pack.” The custom bundle includes their GoSupreme adult diapers, extra-large wipes, and more.
“Bathroom emergencies don’t discriminate,” a spokesperson said. “Even if you’re a 7-foot-1, four-time NBA champion.”
The GoSupreme line reportedly fits up to 3XL and offers up to eight hours of leak protection. The company even promises a quiet, discreet design so “no one will know.”
Depend Also Joins the Game
Depend wasn’t far behind. The household name in adult incontinence products also offered to send Shaq a trial pack. A spokesperson for the brand recommended their Real-Fit Underwear line, claiming it’s so comfortable “he won’t even know he’s wearing it.”
Both brands made it clear—they’re not mocking Shaq. They’re just ready to make sure he’s never stuck sprinting again.
TNT Crew Doesn’t Let It Slide
The jokes didn’t end Monday night. When Tuesday’s episode of Inside the NBA began, Shaq’s co-hosts were ready with some toilet humor of their own. They surprised him with a full-size portable toilet placed right next to his spot at the analyst desk.
Charles Barkley nearly lost it when he realized what was going on. Kenny Smith warned against tipping it over, but Shaq leaned into the bit.
He mimed using the toilet during the live segment, complete with flushing sound effects and a visible trail of toilet paper from his waistband. Then he pulled out an air freshener for extra laughs.
Rather than shy away, O’Neal doubled down on the comedy. “W.C.G.F.—we can’t get fired,” he joked, referencing the show’s legendary freedom. Barkley quickly fired back, “We already did.”
The bit wrapped up just before TNT switched to highlight coverage of the Lakers vs. Timberwolves playoff matchup. But viewers were still reeling from the comedy.
Social media exploded with memes, hashtags, and praise for the segment’s unfiltered humor.
A Reminder Why Fans Love Inside the NBA
For all the analysis and highlights, fans keep tuning in to Inside the NBA because of moments like this. Shaquille O’Neal, Barkley, Johnson, and Smith have mastered the art of balancing sports coverage with personality.
And when Shaq makes headlines, he does it in the biggest way possible—even from a porta-potty.
With reports that Inside the NBA was on the brink of cancellation before ESPN stepped in, this week’s moment reminded fans why the show matters. It’s more than stats and scores—it’s about real moments, laughs, and humanizing the legends.
Shaquille O’Neal’s unexpected sprint turned into an opportunity to laugh, sell diapers, and bring fans closer to the game they love.
If nothing else, he’s proved one thing: Shaq’s always got his back(side) covered.
