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Shaquille O’Neal Was Afraid of “Getting Locked Up” After Charles Barkley Once Made Excessive Comments on Live TV

Published 07/28/2022, 12:00 PM EDT

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With his game and the performance he showed throughout the years, Charles Barkley has made a name for himself in basketball. The NBA has recognized him as a tough competitor due to his record-setting performances.

He has entertained people with his game since he played in the NBA, and he continues to do so after retirement. The difference this time is that he makes hilarious comments to entertain the audience. In his capacity as an analyst, Barkley has been a popular figure among fans.

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Currently, there is an online video making the rounds in which Barkley answers some questions. At the Steve Harvey show in 2018, he appeared with Inside the NBA co-hosts Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal.

It was during that time that Barkley gave a response that made everyone laugh so hard. Everyone was giving back-to-back correct answers, and it was time for Barkley to answer.

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In response to the question, “If a man’s zipper breaks at church, what might he use to cover it up?” Barkley answered, “A child,” beaming with pride. Everyone was shocked as they were not expecting Barkley’s answer to be this surprising.

There was a shock in the air when Charles Barkley responded

In response to Barkley’s excessive comments made on live television, O’Neal was afraid of “getting locked up” at one point. In addition to this, everyone was laughing in shock. “The man gonna get us locked up,” added O’Neal. “Not a good answer. Put your hands behind your back. You’re under arrest,” he proclaimed.

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Furthermore, he clarified what he meant by the statement that he answered, “I meant a baby!”.

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In the final round, Barkley came with Shaq to contribute to the funding as the situation became quite awkward after that. The Mustard Seed School gained $25,000 as a result. Nevertheless, it was a great pleasure to watch them.

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After all this, we have to admit that Barkley’s sarcastic comments have a reason to be loved. We’d love to hear what you thought after watching this. Leave a comment below.

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Anshika Rai

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Anshika Rai is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Anshika has been following NBA for many years now.
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Arunaditya Aima