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“That’s How You Go to Bed”: Charles Barkley’s Hilarious Take on James Harden’s Pre-game Fit vs Nuggets

Published 11/14/2023, 9:28 PM EST

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Apart from the criticisms aimed at the 10x NBA All-Star James Harden, he has yet another criticism to work on. Notably, this time, it is off court. Ever since Harden moved to the Clippers, the team is yet to claim their first win. The team has another opportunity to get on the winning note, but they face the defending champions Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. While the pressure of out-winning the Nuggets already hit the roof, Charles Barkley made it much tougher for the Beard, trolling his pre-game fit.

Nothing seems to go right for the LA Clippers. The hype surrounding the Harden trade has turned into criticisms and trolls in the NBA world. Four games into his Clippers’ debut, he has recorded an underwhelming average of 13.5 points. Moreover, some experts regarded him as the ‘ball handler’, but the assist column also doesn’t seem to impress fans. Above all, Barkley took a hilarious dig at him, too.

Charles Barkley takes a dig at James Harden

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The TNT show Inside Guys, featuring Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith, is known for his humorous approach. The panel often gets involved in trolling the players and themselves throughout the course of the show. And, in the recent episode, James Harden fell prey to Barkley’s humor.

When the TNT broadcasted the parking tunnel video of players walking to the locker room, the Inside Guys had a field day. Nikola Jokic walked in with his suit, and Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley commented, “That’s how you go to work.”

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Immediately, when Harden walked in, Chuck had other ideas. The Clippers star wore a striped jacket and matching trousers which resembled sleeping pajamas. And Barkley was quick to say, “That’s how you go to bed.”

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Despite the downslide after Harden’s entry, coach Tyronn Lue has a strong warning to the rest of the franchises.

Tyronn Lue’s warning

Following the Clippers’ recent loss against the Dallas Mavericks, Tyronn Lue responded to some tough questions. One of the reporters asked about the losing streak and the team’s mix. In return, Lue gave out a stern warning. He added, “It’s gonna be good, Andrew. That’s alright. We’ll be alright. They better take advantage of it now.” The question is, will it be too late before the team steps on the gas? Only time will tell.

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What do you make of Chuck’s comment on Harden’s outfit? Do you agree with Tyronn Lue about his team’s chances? Let us know in the comments.

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Shahul Hameed is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, where he brings his passion for sports and entertainment journalism to life. With a Master's Degree in journalism from a reputed institute and years of experience in the industry, Shahul always strives to provide insightful and astute coverage of the NBA to the fans. Shahul's love for sports writing dates back to his college days.
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