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Richard Jefferson takes jab at Shaquille O’Neal over Pistons debacle

ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson had some fun with Shaquille O'Neal's complete ineptitude about the Detroit Pistons.

"You guys know I love Breen but bad job by him and Richard Jefferson there."

"I don't want to have a critical word about Bronny James at this stage of his career."

"Once he talks about, 'I'm pleading with you as a father,' I can't."

"I'm trying to work here."

"I’m happy for him and I think that’s a great crew."

Jefferson's contract is reportedly up after this season.

"We can dribble. My bad. My bad."

Is ESPN's approach to this NBA season coming back to bite it?

"He’s always been this way from my days working at the PAC-12."

"You can't grab both of their arms and go full suplex."

"I think it's important to state that her absence has nothing to do with the amount of money she lost on the blackjack tables in recent days."

Breen is also scheduled to call Friday's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics on ESPN.

The move could indicate that Jefferson is in pole position to call the NBA Finals.

"The Bulls, they do not look like they're going in the right direction the last 10 years, and it doesn't look like it's changing."

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick had some fun with former ESPN broadcast colleagues Richard Jefferson and Ryan Ruocco on Friday.

Jefferson could graduate to call the NBA Finals in 2025, but the NBA broadcasting musical chairs at ESPN and beyond is far from over.

For the first broadcast of the season, ESPN will go with Richard Jefferson to sit alongside Mike Breen and Doris Burke in their lead booth.

"They're likely not gonna make any moves until maybe the end of the calendar year."

ESPN is seeking a new analyst for its top NBA booth alongside Mike Breen and Doris Burke.

"Y’all get mad when nba players never have anything to say to media, but then chop our quotes up to get reactions."

Redick's ThreeFourTwo Productions continues to expand with the long-running athlete-hosted podcast from Clifton, Jefferson and Frye.

"I didn’t do that game but I agree with you."

"I think he just might know a thing or two when it comes to the postseason."