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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – JULY 02: Shaquille O’Neal (L) and Charles Barkley attend The Greenbrier for the gala opening of the Casino Club on July 2, 2010 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage for The Greenbrier)

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – JULY 02: Shaquille O’Neal (L) and Charles Barkley attend The Greenbrier for the gala opening of the Casino Club on July 2, 2010 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage for The Greenbrier)
NBA on TNT has to be one of the most entertaining shows over the years in the game. With ace commentators such as Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, and Charles Barkley sitting on the seat, almost every episode becomes a blast for NBA fans.
Although the show is known for its fun banter and take on the game, the recent episode was an exception. It is no secret that Shaq and Chuck share great chemistry, and the recent episode proved it when a sentimental Chuck opened up about the special bond between his and Shaq’s mothers.
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When talking about their playing days, the two even had many feuds between them throughout the time they spent in court, with a competitive spirit going against each other. Despite everything, Shaq and Barkley have forged a strong friendship that can be seen clearly.
As a result, they have created great content on the show that has gained a lot of traction on social media. In the midst of all the mockery and trash-talk on the show, fans often forget the friendship between them. However, their recent episode might be a treat for some NBA fans.
An honest friendship between Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal
In one episode, when the crew was discussing a few facts about Shaq’s documentary on HBO, Barkley brought up his special bond with the basketball star. Besides them, he also mentioned how close their mothers are.

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Bringing up their mothers’ friendship and vacations together can sometimes rack up big bills for Barkley. In his response, he mentioned that he had to point out to his mother that he does not make as much money as Shaq. “Mom, I don’t have that Shaquille O’Neal-type money,” Chuck explained.
A comparison of Charles Barkley’s net worth to Shaquille O’Neal’s
He has a net worth of $50 million, according to the latest reports, which allows him to offer his mother a few trips. In contrast to Shaq’s net worth, Barkley’s expenses might pose a serious challenge. Notably, Shaq has an estimated net worth of $400 million.
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They continued their conversation with Barkley pointing out their friendship over the years. Following Barkley’s explanation of friendship, Shaq embraced him with a big hug. In light of this, what are your thoughts regarding their friendship? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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