Shaquille O'Neal Admits to Not Watching Detroit Pistons After Being Called Out for Praising Coach Who Isn't Even on the Team

During a segment on Inside the NBA, Shaquille O'Neal incorrectly credited former Pistons player Chauncey Billups as the team's coach, confusing him with the actual head coach, J.B. Bickerstaff. While discussing the Detroit Pistons' impressive turnaround season, O'Neal praised star player Cade Cunningham but was quickly corrected by Candace Parker, revealing his lack of current knowledge about the team. This incident drew attention to O'Neal's earlier dismissive comments on social media regarding the Pistons, amidst their transformation from a dismal previous season.

Shaquille O'Neal mistakenly praised former player Chauncey Billups as the current coach of the Detroit Pistons, leading to an on-air correction and discussion.

Despite a remarkable turnaround from just 14 wins last season to 37-29, O'Neal's misidentification of the team’s coach highlights a lack of oversight.

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