Shaquille O’Neal Hilariously Pushed Into Christmas Tree on Live TV

• Legendary NBA centre Shaquille O'Neal produced a hilarious moment on live television when he was shoved into the Christmas tree
• NBA on TNT colleague Kenny Smith pushed the towering 50-year-old into the tree when they tried to race to the board behind the set of the show
• His other colleagues, Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson, laughed their heads off as Shaq was just wondering what had happened

NBA icon and analyst Shaquille O'Neal was jokingly shoved into a Christmas tree by fellow TNT colleague Kenny Smith while attempting to race to the big screen.

Shaq and Smith were trying to race to the big board behind the show's set, but Smith used all means necessary to beat the towering Shaq.

The funny incident would seamlessly fit into a segment, where players who make gaffe's during an NBA game appear.

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Shaq and Smith have been part of the 'NBA on TNT' show for years and have produced some of the best entertainment for fans during halftime and even after games.

The legendary crew includes Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and host Ernie Johnson.

Shaq shoved into Christmas tree

During the halftime report for the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, Shaq tried to beat Smith to the board. This time, Smith couldn't let it happen.

As they raced to the board, SI reports that Smith gave the towering Shaq a shove before the 50-year-old tumbled into the giant Christmas tree placed behind the set. The video of the incident went viral online.

The four-time NBA champion lays in the area for a while as he recollected himself. He could be heard talking from inside the tree as his colleagues burst out with laughter.

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The same incident happened years ago, but the Christmas tree was way smaller to make it more dramatic, USA Today reports.

Shaq's condition for his children

Sports Brief earlier reported that O'neal will not share his wealth with his kids, asking them to make their own money.

The iconic centre revealed that he has no plans to share his wealth with his kids, and they must work hard for their own racks.

The LA Lakers legend played for six different NBA teams and made over $10 million per season from 1999 to 2009.