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Why did ESPN cancel pull Rachel Nichols from NBA programming?
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ESPN decided to cancel Rachel Nichols from their NBA programming following a controversial comment she made about Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal. Nichols referred to O'Neal as a "clown" in a live television interview which many considered to be insulting and inappropriate. In light of the backlash, ESPN made the decision to distance themselves from Nichols.