Being two NBA legends,

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal often find themselves at crossroads with their opinions. They both stick strongly to what they believe in. And when they get into a disagreement, it can be pretty entertaining to watch. For Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson along with NBA on TNT audiences too, it was an entertainment wagon!?It’s one of the biggest reasons the show gets traction and is so engaging. Well, apart from their insights into basketball of course.

Although, the duo often has its tense moments even causing concern. One of them even led to a fight during the NBA playoffs. Yes, you heard it right, a literal banter between the legends.

However, what goes on behind the mic? Charles Barkley disclosed the same in an interview three years before a heated fight almost broke out in the playoffs.

Charles Barkley opens up about his relationship with Shaquille O’Neal

Chuckster appeared on an episode of

‘golf.com’s podcast. During his appearance, Colt Knost, a former PGA Tour professional, and Drew Stoltz, his on-course competitor joined him. With his characteristic candor and wit, Barkley discussed the challenges of managing friendships in his role as an analyst, discussing how it damaged his relationships with athletes like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Barkley, along with sharing legendary tales of his high-stakes gambling experiences on the course and at the tables, also sheepishly lamented the downfall of his golf game.

They also asked Barkley about his relationship with Shaq. While the host agreed that their banter is fun to watch, he always wondered if everything was okay behind the scenes.

Barkley being Barkley, he definitely had a witty response ready.

Charles Barkley revealed how he enjoys throwing gasoline on Shaq’s fires. Apparently, he loves getting into banters and debating with him.

Chuck said,

” When we go to break we’re fine. But like he gets… first of all, he gets heated and I love it. Like you, you guys know if you got a friend and you do something that annoys him, you don’t stop doing it. You just really rally them up even more. So when I get him going and Kenny slapping me on the leg, ‘Oh stop it, man stop it’. And I’m glad he going crazy because I love it. I do. When I get under his skin, I’m gonna throw gasoline on the fire. I’m not gonna let it go. I love it. “

From what he said, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal seem to do all right. But they periodically share some tense moments too.

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And

one specific incident on live TV takes the cake.

The iconic duo clashes on live tv

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal once got into a heated argument during an episode of Inside the NBA. The incident happened as the two were discussing the intense game between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics.

So, as they’re discussing their differing views on Bam Adebayo, the mutual tension between the experts rose. Barkley brought up Tyler Herro‘s potential comeback from injury. And O’Neal didn’t like it.

Shaq directly dismisses the significance of Herro’s standing, “We don’t need another Herro right now.” This sparked a heated debate between the duo.

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O’Neal continually cut off Barkley’s attempts to bring up Herro’s availability during the conversation. Barkley, who had grown increasingly irritated with O’Neal’s actions, sternly warned him, saying, “Hey, interrupt me again.” Never one to back down, O’Neal answered directly, “What you gonna do?” In a heated moment, Barkley even threatened to hit Chuck, saying, “I’m gonna hit you. I hit a guy with four eyes.?

Despite the heated discussion, they soon calmed down and went back to their regular jovial banter.

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