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“I Hate That Guy So Much Right There”: Failing to Guess Tom Cruise as an Answer, Charles Barkley Admits His Hatred Towards “Coward” Ex-NBA Star

ByRanjitha Ramesh

May 26, 2023 | 9:30 AM EDT

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The podcast ‘The Steam Room’ is a favorite among basketball fans and enthusiasts for its raw insight into the camaraderie and bickering between Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson. This dynamic duo has captivated fans with their behind-the-scenes stories from basketball and beyond. They are known for their wit, charm, and remarkable chemistry. The fourth season of ‘The Steam Room,’ however, came to a bittersweet end with the most recent episode, leaving fans eagerly anticipating its return.

Meanwhile, Charles Barkley, after failing to get his answer right to a question, admitted that he hated a former NBA star.

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Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson close The Steam Room

The dynamic duo of Chuck and Ernie Johnson brought their popular podcast, “The Steam Room,” on the road to the exciting city of Miami for the eagerly awaited Season 4 finale. The established two-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce was a special guest on the last episode. The podcast bid farewell to their esteemed contributor, TK, who was preparing for a well-earned retirement. TK, however, pitted the hosts against each other in a trivia session during this episode.

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As the trivia session began, there was a video with a question for Charles Barkley. It was a former NBA player that had the question. Ernie recounted a story about getting big time by a movie star while working for WSB in the 1980s in episode 5. His question was,

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“Which movie star snubbed The Godfather?”

However, before answering his question, Charles Barkley admitted that he hated the former NBA player.

“I just want to say this I hate that guy so much right there. I hate Grant Hill. This dude sends me videos every day from the driving range. He runs just like the coward that he is. He calls me when he’s playing with his friends, he facetimes me,’I want some Chuck, I want some Chuck’. And then every time the Black Masters rolls around,’ Oh I’m working Chuck, board meeting.’ “Read More: “Everybody’s Looking”: Voiced With Heavy Emotion, Charles Barkley Gets Coerced Into Agreeing With Shaquille O’Neal Over Heart-Breaking Reality

Ernie Johnson then brings Chuck’s focus to the question at hand. What huge celebrity snubbed him?

Charles Barkley answered that its James Cameron. However, he got his answer wrong. Travis Kelce found Chuck’s response hilarious, and he burst out into laughter. He said,

“Tom Cruise you bonehead.”Watch This Story: Unlike Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley’s Gambling Addiction Halted After $20M Mishap and Vegas Saga

This episode put an end to season 4 of the duo’s podcast. What are your thoughts on The Steam Room? Let us know in the comments below.