“Choke One of My Teammates Out”: Expressing 30+ Years of Friendship Between Moms, Shaquille O’Neal Defends Charles Barkley on Live TV
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Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have become sensations for their verbal sparring. Known for their banter on Inside the NBA, which includes pranks and friendly arguments, they have become a beloved duo on the show. In a recent instance, in a change of taste, Shaq publicly stood up for his co-host and fellow Hall of Famer during a live television broadcast.
During their NBA careers, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley were not only rivals but also engaged in on-court altercations and came close to exchanging blows on several occasions. Shaq, however, shared a story when he and Barkley were about to fight in the locker room, but their altercation was prevented by an individual.
Shaq defends his frenemy, Charles Barkley
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During their coverage of the NBA Finals, a panel member made a comment suggesting that Charles Barkley should not become a coach. In response, Shaq stood up for his co-host and defended Barkley against the criticism.
Shaquille O’Neal expressed that Charles Barkley possesses valuable insights and has played the game at a high level, making him a significant asset for any team in the league. He also mentioned that their mothers have been friends for almost three decades.
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Shaq recounted an incident when he was prepared to fight Barkley, but he received a call from Barkley’s mother, requesting him not to physically harm her son. Additionally, Shaq recalled a time when Chuck attempted to strangle one of his teammates, stating, “Granting he tried to choke one of my teammates out cause part of it is love.” Shaquille O’Neal clarified that despite their past altercations, he and Barkley share a close relationship. It was heartening to witness the four-time champion defend his co-host.
Despite their recent displays of respect, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley found themselves on the verge of a physical altercation a few weeks ago.
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Shaquille O’Neal and Chuck almost came to blows
Despite Shaquille O’Neal publicly defending Charles Barkley, there was a heated moment between them during a discussion about a playoff matchup. Shaq repeatedly interrupted Barkley, causing visible frustration in Chuck. In response, Barkley threatened the big man by saying, “I’m gonna hit you. I hit a guy with four eyes.” He didn’t hesitate to use the threat of physical violence toward the legendary Lakers player.
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The tension was diffused a few minutes later, and the situation was resolved. It’s worth noting that Bam Adebayo, the Miami Heat star, was present at the time and quietly left the table when the chaos began.
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Jayant Chhabra