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“I’ll Take My Shirt Off and..”: 325 lbs Shaquille O’Neal Issues Nasty Threat to ‘Fat Boy’ Charles Barkley on Live TV

Published 11/16/2022, 1:29 PM EST

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Despite all the highs and lows of their storied relationship, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have produced some of the most memorable moments on television in the past decade. The uber-popular ‘Inside the NBA’ program has featured all the possible faces of their complex dynamic, ranging from amusing banter to all-out verbal battles.

‘Inside the NBA’ has become a prized possession of the NBA community, winning the hearts of millions of fans. The show features some of the biggest names in the basketball media industry. And as always, the program succeeded in producing an entertaining show filled with humor and insight on last night’s broadcast.

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Shaquille O’Neal proposed to take his shirt off for Charles Barkley

The ‘Inside the NBA’ crew is back in full swing for the new NBA season. The crew starring Hall of Famers Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley alongside Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith has a lot to offer for the upcoming season. Millions of fans will be treated to O’Neal’s entertaining and larger-than-life personality contrasted against Barkley’s bold and controversial takes. Moreover, Johnson and Smith’s insightful commentary will be the cherry on top.

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In the latest broadcast of the show, the crew, like always, was having a fun time during the NBA coverage. In one of the segments, Barkley complained about O’Neal enjoying a cake all by himself. O’Neal, quick on his feet, fired back with an embarrassing comment, “Obviously you do, fat boy.” 

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However, the hilarious exchange took a bizarre turn. The Big Diesel claimed to be ‘skinny’ and went on to make another proposition to Barkley. O’Neal said, “I’ll take my shirt off and let you lick my belly.” After O’Neal’s lewd comment, the rest of the crew, filled with a cringe, were quick to move on from the topic.

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With a renewed focus on fitness and health, 4x NBA champion and Los Angeles Lakers legend has adopted a new regime. O’Neal plans to get in the best shape of his life at 50. After losing several close ones due to health complications, the 4-time NBA champ took it upon himself to fix his habits.

Watch the Story – NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal leaves bodybuilding world astonished with his poses 

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The Big Diesel has revamped his diet and workout routine. His new habits have helped him get a six-pack, something he hadn’t seen in two decades.

What is your take on Shaquille’s nasty comment on Charle?

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K Shrijith is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing his BBA degree, Shrijith has a keen interest in the world of finance. In fact, he has past experience in equity research and writing research reports on the subject of finance.
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Abhishek Kumar