Charles Barkley Slams $50 Million Worth TV Host’s Invitation by Recalling Ex Bulls Star’s Cleveland Diss: “Nobody Says Those Words Other Than Potatoes

Published 12/11/2022, 12:18 PM EST

‘The Steam Room’ is the only podcast where the duo of Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson could be found apart from their regular appearance on the sets of ‘Inside the NBA.’ The podcast is one of the funniest and often discusses topics beyond the world of basketball. Moreover, the viewers also get to know what goes on behind the curtains in the sports world. Lately, Charles Barkley told an intriguing story regarding him and the famous TV host, Jimmy Kimmel, who has a net worth of $50 million.

In one of the recent episodes of the podcast, Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson sat down with TK for a chat. They discussed various things including TK and Johnson asking Barkley about ‘Real or Fake’ Bowl Game names. Amidst the quiz game, TK asked whether there is a Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. Barkley replied correctly. In addition to that, he expressed that Jimmy Kimmel was one of his favorite people. Kimmel had invited Barkley countless times to Idaho. However, despite getting countless invitations, Barkley didn’t accept any of them.

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Charles Barkley on why he did not accept any invitations

TK upon hearing Charles Barkley’s confession asked him why he had refused to accept any invitations. Thereafter, the Sixers legend proceeded to explain referring to veteran Joakim Noah’s infamous Cleveland diss. Implying the same for Idaho.

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Moreover, Barkley asked the two a question regarding Idaho. He asked, “When did either one of y’all say let’s go to Idaho? Nobody says those words, other than potatoes.”

Barkley implied that there was not much to see in Idaho that would make him accept the invitation. The Sixers legend remarked about Idaho’s staple potato production and wondered if the state had some tourist attractions. Barkley hinted that he wouldn’t visit Idaho even if he receives invitations from his favorite people until something else in the state attracts him.

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What are your thoughts on Charles Barkley’s views on Idaho? Do you think he would accept Jimmy Kimmel’s invitation? Let us know in the comments below.

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Ayush Roy is an NBA writer at Essentially Sports. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Calcutta. Capitalizing his background in finance, Ayush likes to dive deep into the economics of the NBA.

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Charles Barkley Slams $50 Million Worth TV Host’s Invitation by Recalling Ex Bulls Star’s Cleveland Diss: “Nobody Says Those Words Other Than Potatoes

Charles Barkley on why he did not accept any invitations

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