Charles Barkley Articles - Page 18

The Los Angeles Lakers are still the defending NBA champions, but they sure didn’t look like it on Sunday night. LeBron James and his Lakers side fell to the Phoenix Suns in a grimy contest that involved multiple altercations. In a battle of physicality and size, the Suns surprisingly came out on top despite being […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert may be one of the most impactful defensive players in the league today, but there are some shots he just can’t block. One of that is Charles Barkley’s jab at his outfit before Game 1 of their playoff series with the Memphis Grizzlies. When Gobert was entering the arena heading […]

Shaq has no chill, man. That’s especially true whenever Charles Barkley is involved. During Sunday’s Inside the NBA show, Shaquille O’Neal went at Chuck once again, calling him out for dozing off during the first half of Game 1 between the Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s really not a big deal to sleep, but […]

We all knew Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James wouldn’t get suspended for breaking the league’s health and safety protocols. After all, this is the King and frankly, the basketball world would have been in an absolute uproar if Adam Silver decided differently. NBA legend and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley had a similar way […]

It’s no secret that getting a triple-double in the NBA is difficult, even though many players these days make it looks so easy. In fact, despite having a shortened season, the NBA tallied the most triple-doubles in a season ever with 142. Clearly, no other player personified that than Russell Westbrook. The Washington Wizards star […]

At this point in his career, how far along is LeBron James from dethroning Michael Jordan as the GOAT? This is an undeniably polarizing issue, which apparently, Charles Barkley has a rather controversial take on. According to the Hall of Famer, LeBron could actually surpass MJ as the GOAT if he leads the Los Angeles […]

The NBA on TNT crew is one fun bunch. However, things just seem to go overboard at times. This is exactly what happened on Tuesday when an offensive Charles Barkley remark prompted a physical threat from co-host Shaquille O’Neal. As Shaq was doing his analysis of the bout between the Boston Celtics and the Washington […]

Charles Barkley was able to save some face on Tuesday after his failed “guarantee” that the Charlotte Hornets would win. Fortunately, Boston Celtics star  Jayson Tatum was there to make Chuck’s second take come true. Before the play-in for the Eastern Conference officially began, Barkley offered his “guarantee” that the Hornets would edge out the […]

NBA icon and basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is a real-life hero. In a heartwarming gesture for his high school alma mater and native Alabama, Barkley apparently gave $1,000 each to more than 200 employees of the Leeds City Schools system. The Leeds City Schools made the announcement on Facebook on Tuesday as they […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Shaquille O’Neal may love reminding Charles Barkley about his ring-less NBA career, but that is all for show and the two remain good friends despite the constant trolling. In fact, on Thursday during their broadcast for “Inside the NBA,” the two figured in a rather hilarious but adorable viral moment when […]

It’s no secret that the Boston Celtics have not been the best team in the NBA this season. As a matter of fact, some might even say that despite all that they have achieved in the past few years, this team has still failed to live up to the lofty expectations many had/have on them. […]

Only two things are certain in life: 1. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal arguing and 2. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal not not arguing. But while they always don’t see eye to eye most of the time (which also makes for quality TV, BTW), they seemed to agree on one thing on Thursday: Barkley trolling fans […]

Charles Barkley has made serious modifications to what was once an absolutely hideous golf swing. One might even say it’s a sight for sore eyes. The NBA Hall of Famer displayed his new swing during the Regions Tradition golf tournament in Hoover, Alabama on Wednesday. It appears to be a vast improvement on previous iterations […]

It’s not uncommon for the TNT Halftime crew to make headlines the day after a broadcast. With Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, and Charles Barkley, the four of them usually provide hilarious commentary that entertains NBA fans that tune in. However, every so often, a joke will go too far, and that […]

The business of sports betting has always been a lucrative cash cow. If you ask the great Charles Barkley, he is actually under the impression that sports gambling is going to completely change the NBA in the near future. Barkley recently made the revelation that an unnamed team owner recently told him about how sports […]

The league’s push to promote the COVID-19 vaccine just got another strong ally in former United States President Barack Obama. The ex-POTUS, who continues to be supportive of the NBA and its advocacies outside basketball, was joined by Hall-of-Famers Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley in an NBC TV special called Roll Up Your Sleeves on Sunday. […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is a part of a rare group we don’t see much of in the NBA these days. He spent 21 years in the league, all as a member of the Mavs. Sticking with one organization used to be the norm, with stars like Dirk, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan the […]

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal are at it again. This time, they had differing positions regarding the Atlanta Hawks. Chuck wasn’t having it when Shaq said the Hawks are just a few pieces away from being a legitimate contender. The Hawks lost their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, which had the two frenemies […]

Two of Inside The NBA’s finest will be part of a program to spread awareness about COVID-19 vaccination. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are joining the Obamas, Dr. Anthony Fauci and a star-studded cast of celebrities in an NBC special meant to “inform and encourage those who have vaccination concerns,” per CNN’s Kevin Liptak. The […]

Charles Barkley on Monday Night Football? That was very nearly a possibility, according to the Round Mound of Rebound. The Hall of Fame NBA forward casually said he was offered some kind of role for Monday Night Football during an appearance on The Jim Brockmire Podcast. Barkley dropped the gem during a conversation about Twitter commentators. He said […]

With the NBA playoffs right around the corner, teams across the league are fighting for a spot in the postseason. One of those teams is the Los Angeles Clippers, who just so happen to be in third place in a stacked Western Conference. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George leading the way, one would think […]

Chris Paul has been playing terrific basketball for the Phoenix Suns in the 2020-21 NBA campaign. But the fact that most pundits still don’t have him in the MVP race still baffles Charles Barkley. In the latest episode of NBA on TNT on Thursday, the Hall of Fame forward made a strong case for CP3’s […]

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley agrees that Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden is not on the same level as all-time greats like Michael Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant. The TNT analyst, however, argued that The Beard possesses several skills that are even greater than two of the game’s perceived GOATS. In the latest episode […]

NBA fans are still patiently waiting for the day when outspoken TNT analyst Charles Barkley joins social media. But as far as the Hall of Fame forward is concerned, the day will probably never come simply because he doesn’t want to dignify any person spreading toxicity online. Sir Charles made his point clear in the […]

Chris Paul has been a massive addition for the Phoenix Suns this 2020-21 season, and so Charles Barkley believes he has made a case for MVP thus far. Despite Barkley’s compliments for Paul, Shaquille O’Neal—to no one’s surprise—disagreed with Barkley’s notion of Paul being an MVP candidate. On Friday night, Joel Embiid suffered a scary […]

Earlier this week, Miami Heat big man Meyers Leonard was witnessed using an anti-Semitic slur during a livestream on his Twitch account, which has since been suspended. Leonard, who was featured just six months ago during the NBA Finals in a touching tribute to his brother Bailey (who served as a U.S. Marine in Afghanistan), […]

Without a doubt, NBA on TNT is one of the greatest and most hilarious shows on basketball. Among the many stellar moments the show has given fans, Shaquille O’Neal’s hilarious faceplant in 2015 takes the cake. The NBA legend recently shared the inside scoop behind the epic moment. Shaq noted that it was a little […]

The entire league may be bracing for the upcoming 2021 All-Star Game festivities but NBA legend Charles Barkley seems to have other plans in mind. He is aiming to get back in shape once again to prepare for a momentous occasion as his daughter, Cristiana Barkley, is set to tie the knot with a Jewish […]

Charles Barkley is not only an all-time great, as recently, he has also established himself as a respectable announcer and basketball analyst. According to Barkley, having had the privilege to call the games of the likes of LeBron James and Kobe Bryant has made him say with confidence that his is the best job in […]

It’s safe to say that the Houston Rockets, during the latter part of the Daryl Morey era, had one of the most unconventional lineups in the modern NBA. At one point, they paraded 6-foot-7 Robert Covington at the five and a 6-foot-5 P.J. Tucker at the four — or was it the other way around? […]

Charles Barkley recalled his short-lived feud with former Lakers star Kobe Bryant on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” retrospective Thursday night. Never one to shy away from offering blunt assessments of both players and teams as an analyst, Barkley and his co-stars discussed the aftermath that occurred, following his criticism that Kobe Bryant had been “selfish” […]

Respect begets respect. That’s what Hall of Famers Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have been preaching since they started to step foot inside the TNT studios to be part of the “Inside The NBA” crew. Shaq and Chuck have been two of the more vocal members of the “Inside the NBA” panel and have been […]

It came down to the wire between the Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards on Thursday night. The Nuggets had a final fast-break opportunity to possibly tie the game and send it to overtime. Instead, we witnessed a completely botched play that got the attention of many in the NBA world. Denver had a three-on-one fast […]

Ben Simmons talked with the NBA on TNT duo of Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal on Thursday following another strong outing in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 11-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at Wells Fargo Center. While the spotlight was on him after recording all-around numbers of 15 points, three rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and […]

Charles Barkley just likened the Philadelphia 76ers duo of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid to the legendary Los Angeles Lakers duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq’s reaction is too good not to garner it’s own new article. Heck, this might actually end up being a viral meme. Here’s what Shaq thinks of Sir […]

Charles Barkley will turn 58 this Saturday, and the rest of TNT’s “Inside the NBA” crew — consisting of Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson — made sure to bring a clown to celebrate. Well, not an actual clown, but they had some fun at Chuck’s expense. Shaq, Kenny, and Ernier did a little […]

Charles Barkley wants people to stop using Zach LaVine and Trae Young in the same sentence. The Hall of Fame member firmly believes that the Chicago Bulls superstar has shown incredible improvement this season and he shouldn’t be compared to the Atlanta Hawks playmaker. Barkley’s controversial statement came after both were snubbed for a spot […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley had some strong opinions on Thursday shortly after the starters for the 2021 NBA All-Star teams were announced. The Hall of Fame forward was not pleased with the Western Conference’s starting backcourt of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. If the Chuckster had his […]

When Buccaneers QB Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl on Sunday, the argument on whether or not he is the greatest player of all time in any sport was rehashed. While discussing the topic, Charles Barkley revealed why he has now moved Brady ahead of Michael Jordan in his all-time player rankings. “It’s hard […]