X map shows most of U.S. rooting for Team Shaq in NBA All-Star Game
Shaquille O'Neal has some bragging rights over his NBA on TNT colleagues entering the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
A map created by BetOnline.ag based on geotagged X data gathered in the past week, including more than 170,000 tweets related to this year's All-Star Game, shows Team Shaq is the overwhelming favorite with 33 states rooting for it to win.
Kenny Smith's team was the second-most popular pick with nine states, followed by Charles Barkley's squad with seven and Candace Parker's with one.
The NBA on TNT personalities were tasked with drafting the teams for the annual event, which has a revised format featuring a mini-tournament of four teams.
O'Neal's team includes LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and James Harden. Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson headline Smith's roster, while Team Chuck features several international stars such as Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, and Pascal Siakam. Owens' team will be finalized after the Rising Stars Challenge.
The NBA All-Star Game takes place Sunday at Chase Center in San Francisco.