Shaquille O’Neal Criticized for Mistakenly Praising Wrong Coach on Live TV

O’Neal admitted to not watching Detroit Pistons games after incorrectly crediting Portland’s Chauncey Billups for the team’s success.

During TNT’s 'Inside the NBA,' Shaquille O’Neal mistakenly praised Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups for the Detroit Pistons' turnaround.
The Pistons are having a standout season, currently holding a strong playoff position with a 37-29 record after winning only 14 games last year.
When corrected on air, O’Neal admitted he does not watch Pistons games, calling them 'boring' and doubling down on his lack of interest.
The error drew widespread criticism on social media, with fans and commentators labeling O’Neal’s comments as dismissive and uninformed.
Critics emphasized that the Pistons’ success story, led by coach J.B. Bickerstaff and star player Cade Cunningham, deserved better recognition from prominent NBA analysts.