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NBA·June 4, 2026 01:47 PM ET

Inside the NBA's four-man desk looks like a tight squeeze on ABC's Finals set

Four legends, not enough desk.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 41 min read
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ABC needs a bigger desk to fit all 4 behind it. Shaq and Chuck have to hang a leg out next to it because it’s too small

What happened: A viewer post poked fun at the Inside the NBA set on ABC, joking that the desk isn't big enough to fit all four analysts. The observation was that Shaq and Charles Barkley have to hang a leg out to the side because the table is too small for the full crew to sit behind it together.

Why it matters: The gag lands because it spotlights the crew's high-profile move into ESPN and ABC's NBA Finals coverage, where the longtime quartet is now working national championship broadcasts. The on-set chemistry — and the visual of four big personalities crammed around one desk — is part of why the same Inside the NBA crew that headed to San Antonio to kick off the Finals remains a ratings draw on its new home.

What to watch: Watch whether the broadcast tweaks its set design or seating as the Finals continue, and how the crew's banter translates to the larger ESPN/ABC stage.

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