Ernie’s most underrated skill as a host is knowing when to let others talk. Very missed today.

@rajmathew6220

3 ай бұрын

More people out in the world need this ability

@adamschermerhorn9767

3 ай бұрын

You should see lefkoe on the big podcast with Shaq. This man can’t STAND letting the guest get more than 1 or 2 sentences in before he speaks

@samuelsvincent

3 ай бұрын

Very true and his ability to see when it’s going sideways and take back control is god tier the man is a LEGEND

@PharmBoi

3 ай бұрын

Why did Ernie leave?

@adamschermerhorn9767

3 ай бұрын

@@PharmBoi he didn’t leave, he just doesn’t work on Tuesdays until playoffs

I just noticed that they built the desk for Shaq and the others are standing on little boxes 😂😂

@regalcompendium

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for pointing this out. Didn’t notice this at all. 😂😂😂

@leonardallen5522

3 ай бұрын

Now imagine in 20 years (hopefully) when Wemby retires what those boxes will look like!

@teesolomon

3 ай бұрын

It would be funny if they didn’t have the boxes and their legs were swinging😂

@CountryTortoise

3 ай бұрын

That's hilarious 😂

@iamtheonlywilly

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂good eyes

Shaq definitely was telling the truth. He wasn't being negative at all

@fluid_thoughts2782

3 ай бұрын

That's the problem with most of today's society. When someone tells the truth, others are quick to call it "negativity." The truth hurts. That's all. Change is not always good.

@dr.kennethspeers8014

3 ай бұрын

host was lame for sure. Shaq was just making a solid point. I miss the days when the best players wanted to be in the dunk contest.

@alexb8833

3 ай бұрын

Yeah I was fully ready to disagree with Shaq when I saw how he reacted but I think he made a good point.

@jamiegreen8065

3 ай бұрын

Not fully. Shaq insinuated that Zion was asking to be put in the all star game. He didn't acknowledge that Zion clearly said "I have to do my part".

@timjohnson5790

3 ай бұрын

Shaq u miss Zion point when he said I have to do my part

The lil boxes under the table for the short legs lol

Another Thing People Get Mixed Up Is People Who Have Creative Dunks Vs People Who Are IN GAME DUNKERS 😒 Big Difference

@Jetanium

2 ай бұрын

No one has mixed that up in over 15 years.

Shaq speaking facts. They need another host. He can't replace Ernie

@cede.p.1267

3 ай бұрын

facts😊

@ThomasTheTankEngine22

3 ай бұрын

What happened to Ernie?

@FaLLeN3421

3 ай бұрын

Lefkoe sucks tbh

@adriankendrick4281

3 ай бұрын

He doesn't work on Tuesday much until the playoffs

@daanishgupta

3 ай бұрын

Y'all gotta stop. Lefkoe is decent. Ernie is irreplaceable so it's unfair to continuously force Lefkoe to be like him.

People really had the audacity to say Zion lost his bounce like 2 months ago😂

@iFanchi

3 ай бұрын

He did, but he is still way better than most 🤣

@kf_01

3 ай бұрын

Are you blind? He's obviously lost some of it

@drelocs2878

3 ай бұрын

@@kf_01He didn’t lose anything he just stopped going so hard on his knees rightfully so.

@drelocs2878

3 ай бұрын

@@kf_01He’s 23 not 45

@2nerC9

3 ай бұрын

​@@drelocs2878 He's also looks heavier on the fat side. Watch his highschool highlghts he was more athletic than now.

He’s not being negative. He’s giving an opinion.

@hardworkingcriminal4873

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying this so I didn't have to

@robertjohnson-er4rp

3 ай бұрын

Yes, and Zion was asked a question by the media and he gave his opinion.

@Guyyyy2027

3 ай бұрын

There’s such thing as a negative opinion lol

@HyperGnar

3 ай бұрын

nah nuqqah. he's negative. he basically cockblocked the whole set

@zachf6466

2 ай бұрын

It's a negative opinion lol. Those things aren't mutually exclusive.

Ja Morant: "If I make it back to playing again..."

Point Zion!!!! Been saying since his HS days, he a natural!

@rickydawkins4731

3 ай бұрын

Sparkle City approves

@elitemidrange

3 ай бұрын

Made some jaw dropping assists at Duke, that’s when I first noticed the playmaking.

He literally said "he has to do his part and make the all -star team" They didn't show the whole clip so they can cut the bs out!

You don’t cut Shaq off when he is speaking knowledge. He is an intelligent individual and you have to listen to him when he is being sincere. Zion can be great but he has to want it!! Respectfully, he has to grow up!!! This generation is different! Dude has the talent!!

@BallCDO

2 ай бұрын

Facts, I love Shaq when he with Charles, Kenny, and Ernie, but without them, he brings out his basketball knowledge

@zachf6466

2 ай бұрын

Aint shaq the one that emailed a girl saying he'd kill her then threw the computer in a lake thinking it would erase the email?? LMAO yea real iNteLiGeNt inDiVidUAl

Man jamal can have a spot in the actual tnt crew atp I acc like him, he's pretty cool and petty at times - perfect fit. He look like a man for inside the nba. Some of the others like vc, Chris webber , they never quite belonged cuz they were kinda not being 100 real all the time. Jamal usually keep it real tho, so I'm down with him on

@timhughes3684

3 ай бұрын

Amazing comment you’re 100% right. You gotta admit though Chris Webber is really good maybe not 100% his real self but none of these guys are trust me I’ve met them

@r.m.90

3 ай бұрын

He has 0 personality.

@alexb8833

3 ай бұрын

I like Chris Webber on the show lol, agree I’d like to see more of Jamal too though.

@MrDiMES123

3 ай бұрын

Chris Webber is easily the best wtf

@murfulz1

3 ай бұрын

Jamal doesn't know how to laugh

0:44 was an understatedly brilliant pun.

@lman1006

3 ай бұрын

The bar for brilliance is very low nowadays smh.

The Dunk Contest of 2025 should be Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, Jalen Green/Obi Toppin. And send Mac McClung a thank you card for holding it down for the last 2 years. Carry On

@dreamcage1801

3 ай бұрын

AAU gang

@lman1006

3 ай бұрын

Mac is an average dunker lol

@BlkDiesel

3 ай бұрын

@@lman1006 Well, if an AVERAGE G League dunker has won the NBA Dunk Contest the past 2 years, it tells you how far the Dunk Contest has fallen off.

@lman1006

3 ай бұрын

@@BlkDiesel Exactly my point. Like Shaq said it use to be the best part of the weekend now it's the worst nobody cared about it anymore because the dunkers suck.

@TWIZZTHEWHIZKID

3 ай бұрын

Take Jalen Green / Obi Toppin out & trade them for Shaedon Sharpe.

We need Zion, Ja, Edwards, Lavine and AG in the dunk contest possibly Bron that would be super dope 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@hardworkingcriminal4873

3 ай бұрын

Bruh what strand you smoking on this morning??

@YPCKB

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@tregainsfitness4928

3 ай бұрын

Lmaoooooo

@pg13pacernation30

3 ай бұрын

@@hardworkingcriminal4873 it’s a long shot but hey anything possible 😅😅

@mr_knowitall

3 ай бұрын

You also need Mac McClung. People have been waiting for a showdown between him and Zion since they were in high school.

He’s already a 2 time all star, WTH??

@Visual_Ghoul

3 ай бұрын

He knows he's out of favour. It's a good move

@Coldskin1

3 ай бұрын

He should of been more if he wasnt always injuried

@icecreamheadache7165

3 ай бұрын

You say this to say what? He didn't want to commit until recently.

@JP-jd8wr

3 ай бұрын

​@@Coldskin1 eating*

@dawanhightower1533

3 ай бұрын

Great point. He Def was a 2× all star and never once hinted at participating in dunk contest. I'll give him benefit of the doubt for 2nd selection cuz hamstring injury but he could've Def participated in first and his popularity would've been even higher first time. I think alot of players lost the TRUE LOVE FOR THE GAME BECAUSE OF IT BEING A BUSINESS AT THIS POINT. If THE KING, LEBRON, NEVER DID IT IN 20 PLUS YEARS THEN THE YOUNGER GENERATION PROB LIKE WHAT'S THE POINT IF I ALREADY HAVE A NAME AND FAME. I hate this narrative for the nba because older players never had this mentality

Mac McClung has carried the dunk contest back to back years.

@OG_UNC

3 ай бұрын

Lmao Mac Mcclung is trash!!! He'll be forgotten by next year once someone worth watching comes along

@larry2281

3 ай бұрын

@@OG_UNC rent free

@Silvertongue03

3 ай бұрын

@@OG_UNChater.

@wpbdog1625

3 ай бұрын

Captain obvious

@josephwalker215

3 ай бұрын

fr his yearly nba appearance

If he would of said “When I make it” Shaq would of said “Be humble little fella don’t be so arrogant stay humble put the work in”

@ThePolicy843

3 ай бұрын

Shaq always hates off young big dudes. He's the biggest hater of all them

@JB-bw8nj

3 ай бұрын

You haven’t followed Shaq if that’s what you think.

@JB-bw8nj

3 ай бұрын

@@ThePolicy843yall call everything hating lmao visitors taking stuff and don’t know how to use it 😂😂😂

@biggiesmall1212

3 ай бұрын

@@ThePolicy843 its the mind set... Shaq embraced Giannis long time ago even before Bucks won championship.. Shaq got a point here Zion was overblown, overhyped, overrated... just like MJ said these contracts make them lazy, they didnt earn it

@IBlackSanta

3 ай бұрын

Wrong. You must not have watched much of him and the crew 😂

Shaq: “Underdog let’s go to Magic City tonight” Adam: “Underdog take off your t-shirt” 😂💀

Zion would be the most exciting dunker in the contest since like VC imo. Weve had good contests and stuff but no one gets me thinking ill see something i havent seen before like Zion. And vs Morant might be the best contest of all time if they bring their creativity.

@yourfriendlyneighbourhoodvue

3 ай бұрын

Those guys are more in game dunkers

@jho4977

3 ай бұрын

@yourfriendlyneighbourhoodvue maybe morant. But you can tell Zion has has something to bring to the table.

Trey Murphy has been going ballistic lately. Zion has been healthy and is getting back to where he needs to be. 🙏

We need Zion, Ja, Edwards, Lavine and AG in the dunk contest possibly Bron that would be super dope

Zion needs to pick the phone up and call Uncle Shaq and ask him for guidance.

He said and I quote..."I have to do MY PART and make the all star team..."

Dunk contest is becoming boring. There are just so little new dunks you can make anymore that will impress the audience. However, if someone can dunk from the 3 point line that would be a game changer!

@zoramirez-jv9hj

3 ай бұрын

Or a thru the legs off the backboard free throw dunk

He’s in a Dunk contest every day. Dunkin 🍩

@joeymiddleton5821

3 ай бұрын

internet guy talking haha

@TheMackoftheyear

3 ай бұрын

It's every* 😂

@hardworkingcriminal4873

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@donaldcheung1978

3 ай бұрын

Shut up hater Zion is playing great this year

@quentingrimes35

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

The problem with the dunk contest is the judging. Stars don't want to compete in something where their talent isn't appreciated

@rosselliotcomedy

3 ай бұрын

Thats true they just be letting anyone be a judge. Nobody cared anymore after what they did to Gordon. 2016 was a robbery but the one against jones where he dunked over taco was insane.

If Leftkoe didn’t try so hard he’d be decent but he just feels like he wanna “be cool and fit in”

@cyberbron2077

3 ай бұрын

Yeah he gives off that vibe.

@Lowwryy

3 ай бұрын

@@cyberbron2077 right? Like I see all the KZread comments and feel bad for the dude…but look at Earnie: comfortable in his own skin and knows how to hold the room and doesn’t come off like he’s trying to fit in. I mean he is the godfather for a reason! I think there’s a spot for lefkoe he just gotta relax, be himself and not try to do what he thinks “the basketball players watching this show would like” unless that’s his actual personality then oh well it is what it is lol

Zion is an automatic All Star if he isnt injured.

@carltonbanks5470

3 ай бұрын

He wasn't injured this year

He’s made the all star team already 3 times and already twice as a starter. Zion just needs to do it

The vote😂😂😂😂

He offered his own incentive. Notice he started off saying he has to play at the level to make the all-star game. Context is everything.

2:10 "I been reading a lot of books lately..." and the co-host starts laughing.

Shaq-strodamus speaking up

No one is going to talk about how well the pelicans are playing. They are talking about the dunk contest….

@IBlackSanta

3 ай бұрын

Maybe because the pelicans star literally talked about the dunk contest. The fact that other west teams are better contenders makes it hard as well

@JSUTrumpet

3 ай бұрын

@@IBlackSanta oh okay... you're dumb... they talked about one comment and not the 2 hour game that happened... also, pels are 6 games back... they are balling right now.. they have a top offense and a top defense.... watch basketball.. not just look at standings....

Zion is slimming up. Young bro is looking great out there. 💪

Doin red shoes dirty with that clear desk

@1:47 watch the code switch very smooth transition 😂😂😂😂😂

I been waiting on this moment

That's a crazy good take by Shaq, all it takes is a few mental switches and your whole world changes.

@Skalistre

3 ай бұрын

Also the other host is soft if he thinks that was negative

yall do realize they read comments on instagram /twitter then come back onna show. and act like it’s them

Luka’s fit at the end 🔥👌🏾

We got to get him in the All-star game next year

That dunk by Ingram was amazing!

Shaq is dropping wisdom and knowledge right here. I'm an old head and I definitely understand what Shaq is talking about in having a successful mindset.

We want to see Zion, JA and Ant compete in the dunk contest!

Mr. Handles ❤ is a speaker!

Shaq is pure gold, he keep it a bean every time.." if if was a fiff we'd all be drunk

This whole discussion about today's "stars", as it pertains to their professionalism, dedication to the game, etc., reminds me of a frequent observation about FURNITURE. In our not-that-distant past, furniture was made to last. I remember the furniture pieces that my grandparents & parents had, that stuff was made to last generations...and, did. Nowadays, unless you purchase the most expensive of stuff, this stuff starts falling apart in 5, 6 years. Today's NBA players aren't yesterday's NBA professionals. Being handed generational wealth-type of money seems to have put a damper on those things that cause a man to strive for excellence. When you observe the European-league players, players in places where you won't get wealthy by playing ball, you see the hunger, the desire that affluence has sapped from the modern-day NBA player. Where the legacy NBA players strove for excellence, to be the best they could be, today's players seem to only strive for the contract. Then, once that's accomplished, they immediately start "load managing", complaining about their coach and/or teammates, etc., before pressuring the team to trade them "to a contender", because, LeBron gets to do it. As far as I'm concerned, give me the furniture that was made to last. I don't need to have furniture shopping as a regular, recurring fixture of my life. And, for that matter, give me the players of old, who had some pride in the product they presented to the public, some pride in trying to be the best they could be, and, didn't need major rules changes implemented in order for them to surpass the career records set by true NBA legends.

Well said Shaq! Usually I hear nothing but hate but you made a real good point there.

Candace said what I was thinking before I watched this video. We need Ja vs Zion in the dunk contest. That'll bring the excitement back its been to dull lately.

When did Shaq ever volunteer for a dunk contest?😂

@mikewilliams9069

3 ай бұрын

How many rings does piggyzyan have

@mikewilliams9069

3 ай бұрын

Did u invite him?

@edwartoelrico333

3 ай бұрын

He's 7'2 and got a 25 vert

@super8766

3 ай бұрын

Shaq isn’t a dunker for a contest… he’s not a high flyer just destructive

@quecreations3244

3 ай бұрын

Did Yao Ming volunteer?

“Damn” 🤣

Chuck: Y'all giving him credit for knowing how to read?

I agree you should want to put on a show for the fans

The dunk contest has run its course for human ability. It’s time for more matchup based games, whether it’s a 1v1 main event, tournament or something. The dunk contest has to go, doesn’t matter who is in it or not.

"You know you better hit it from deep" Woah!!! Pause

Real talk Shak

Why is Shaq acting like he was ever in the dunk contest?!?

@KadeForever

3 ай бұрын

he's speaking facts, you have to visualize what you want to accomplish.

@thanos8914

3 ай бұрын

Zion is cappin he’s been an all star already 😂 he will never do it

@connorbronstrup5573

3 ай бұрын

Probably because he’s been to every single one of them …… and been a prop almost every year😂 and he was a judge I think

@ndnd7614

3 ай бұрын

Why would shaq ever join the contest he’s too big 😂

@BlkDiesel

3 ай бұрын

Let's keep is real, Shaq had 2 dunks Power and More Power with both hands. That's it! Nobody wanted to see that in a dunk contest.

"Underdog take off your t shirt"😂😂😂

Like Shaqs response. Well spoken

J Crawford has one of the sickest handles.

1:02 lmfaooo. That was terrible. First thing I thought when I heard that

I don't get what people expect from Zion. He had 3 unhealthy years, came back this year, played in 51 games so far which is 10 shy of the most he's ever played. Will probably hit 65 games minimum. Scores 22 ppg on 57% from the field with 5 rebounds 5 assists and a steal. Like maybe he's not tip top Zion yet but give him a couple of years of health first

@brianlynng

3 ай бұрын

The issue is his lack of health & not playing is because of how he's been taking care of himself. He was the next chosen one & he hasn't produced as the chosen one so the flack will keep coming whether justified, or not because that was the picture painted when he was coming into the NBA. The fans have never gotten to see "tip top" Zion in the NBA so it's soured a lof of people's opinion of the man.

@lighten_up

3 ай бұрын

I hope that you are being sarcastic. He has been a professional athlete far too long to still have his weight be such a factor for concern. A true professional does not let a leg injury deter them from maintaining good workout and eating habits. He is not fooling anyone. His natural state is lazy and he is at the crossroads of time when he either commits to change or he ages out of youthful resilience and becomes perpetually hurt and an afterthought.

@donaldcheung1978

3 ай бұрын

Haters gonna hate, toxic media got views making fun of Zion that’s a sad reality

@mikewilliams9069

3 ай бұрын

Soft

@mikewilliams9069

3 ай бұрын

@@lighten_upzyan fans arepoozies

Zion should get Biomechanics coach from Wemby’s team. Dr Brian Sutterer always points out his awkward walk/landings, gotta get that body/mind connection

Lil mac be killing these tall dudes ,!

Aye man, that Trey Murphy III joke was so bad that that host should be arrested and never host again

Zion about to win that.

00:18 😮😮😮😮😮😮 omg

1:04 He gotta watch how he land , a lot of weight/force landing

Wembanyama will bring the dunk contest back to life!!

Aye why jamal crawford and the dude that plays everybody hates chris resemble each other 🤣

Shaw speaking facts!

*Candace starts talking* "Next video."

“You Come up with that” “Yea top of the head” “Terrible” “Damn”

First stop landing on 1 leg after dunks

NBA players feel zero sense of “We need to earn fans viewership”, and that’s because the NBA is a monopoly with no direct competition.

The Dunk Contest was a great way to market yourself as a young player. You can score an incredible endorsement from winning it. However, times have changed and kids are making millions by their first year. There is already enough exposure with social media.

Honestly, when its only you are missing 2 or more of the OG crew, dont even bother posting it on youtube😂

@Mj27th

2 ай бұрын

Yup

Bro when are they gonna get a new host. you can tell even the people on set with him dont like him

@Mj27th

2 ай бұрын

He’s very annoying tbh. Trying too hard to fit in

Bro zion throwing it down like that with his right when he is actually a leftie is tough 0:33

I like how shaq makes sure they kno he fw other crew more😂

Shaq on point wit dat!!!

The dunk contest would be back if these guys all did it: Ja, Zion, Ant, Shaedon Sharpe, Obi Toppin, Jalen Green

Why is the host shutting him up? Let the big man speak

16-8-9 is ballin now. Same guy that was averaging high 20s in his rookie year.

You'll need to talk about antman

Shaq sometimes just be talking to talk lol.

Shaq didn’t even listen to what Zion said. Zion wasn’t on some “please put me in the all star game” he literally said “I need to show I’m all star worthy, then I’ll join the dunk contest”

Shaq has the winning mentality. Speaking truth.

i would like to see professional dunkers compete in nba dunk contest.

Why it said Dwade dropped 23 for cevland on the ticker?!?!?!?!?

the way they play zero defense take out anyone out really don’t matter who put him in

Underdog take off your y shirt 😂😂

Shaq so on point

The first highlight is a double dribble. He dribbles with 2 hands, catches the ball, then starts dribbling.

These players need to man up and do it for the fans who love the game of basketball. Please!!!! My 5 for the dunk contest is.. Ja Zion Levine Gordon Lebron (before retirement) 🙏🏀

Zion literally said "I have to do my part and make the all-star game" how is that the wrong thing to say?😅 he cant win with these folk

@ethankuchma5295

3 ай бұрын

I think this is just them yapping because they have nothing else to talk about so they made a big deal out of nothing. All I heard from Zion is that he is setting a goal to make the all star team.

Shaq speaking facts .....but he talking about visualization n den put to his heads 😂😂😂