Story byPhoto Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesAyesha ZafarFri, December 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM UTC·2 min readIn a jaw-dropping moment that had viewers on the edge of their seats, basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal delivered a moment that no one could have predicted. What started as a typical live broadcast quickly turned into something entirely unexpected, leaving fans and hosts alike in complete disbelief and rolling over laughing. Here’s everything you need to know. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementShaq breaks through the screen on live TV in viral clipRecently, on the ESPN NBA Tip-Off halftime report, Shaquille O’Neal burst through a wall before summarizing the first half of the Christmas Day game between the Cavaliers and the Knicks alongside Ernie Johnson, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, and Charles Barkley. This unforgettable moment has captivated the internet, as basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal accidentally shattered a live TV screen during the broadcast. The amusing event, which rapidly gained traction on social media, highlights Shaq’s playful nature and his unmistakable larger-than-life persona. Nevertheless, users on X were unable to maintain composure, posting comments like “The wall never stood a chance against Shaq.” O’Neal, who was engaged in a spirited conversation with his fellow panelists, executed an unexpected move. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile he gestured to underscore a point, his colleague Kenny playfully tossed off his hat, prompting O’Neal to rush towards him, resulting in Shaq breaking through the screen during a live broadcast, which caused the moment to go incredibly viral.