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One of the most favored NBA analysts Charles Barkley is back again with yet another ‘reaction segment’ on basketball stars’ outfit choices. The Phoenix Suns legend does not hold back when it comes to voicing his opinion and his sarcastic comments are always hilarious to watch. Days after Russell Westbrook fell under his radar for his bare-chested look, this time it was Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden and Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul who snagged Sir Charles’ attention.

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Charles Barkley tickles fans’ funny bone again

Four teams clashed on Monday night for round 2 of the playoff series. The Philadelphia 76ers arrived at the Boston Celtics’ home arena for Game 1 of the conference semifinals, while the Phoenix Suns went up against the Denver Nuggets for Game 2 after losing when they last faced off. As Inside the NBA often does, the co-hosts of the post-game show reacted to the players’ pre-game outfits as they enter the arena and Charles Barkley had quite a few interesting remarks to give.

Taking a look at James Harden‘s baggy outfit, Chuck hilariously compared the 10x NBA All-Star to a fictional character. Harden had worn a pair of oversized blue jacket and jeans. Chuck?said, “That’s like The Muppets, ain’t it?”

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As if one humorous comparison was not enough for Barkley, the Hall of Famer put his skills to work and made a sarcastic comment about Chris Paul as well. He said, “Chris Paul thinks he’s Russell Westbrook tonight. He’s gonna have a good game.”?The Suns guard wore a white vest and brown cardigan. He completed the look with a pair of shades and a red cap.

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Chuckster reacted to Russ’ pre-game fit

Several days ago, when the Los Angeles Clippers entered the Phoenix Suns’ home arena for Game 1 of the playoffs, Russell Westbrook inadvertently caught Charles Barkley’s attention with his outfit choice. Looking at the short clip of Russ entering the arena, Barkley couldn’t help but comment on the Clippers star’s physique.

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Westbrook had arrived wearing a mustard yellow shirt with matching shorts. He left his shirt unbuttoned. Barkley said, “That?s a case of beer, that ain?t no six pack.”

What do you think of the NBA stars’ pre-game looks? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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