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Shaquille O’Neal always loves a good roast! Taking the opportunity to roast your friend is undoubtedly fun. Recently on ‘Inside the NBA’ on TNT, analyst Kenny Smith commented on Barkley’s choice of outfit. The former Houston Rockets superstar hilariously compared him to actress Jennifer Lopez. As if that wasn’t enough, the Big Aristotle decided to make a rather funny comment of his own.

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NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are not just colleagues but have been friends for a long time. Host Ernie Johnson found it necessary to point out that none of his colleagues were wearing a tie. In response, both Smith and Barkley said that it was freezing outside. Noting that Smith was wearing a turtle neck beneath his blazer, Johnson told Chuck that the reason did not justify the latter’s choice of outfit. Barkley was wearing a striped shirt with a blazer having a similar pattern.

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“You look like J-Lo from that J-Lo dress,” said Smith, referring to one of Jennifer Lopez’s outfits.

Responding to Smith’s comments, Barkley jokingly replied that he hated him. However, several seconds later, Shaq jumped on the opportunity to roast his close friend.

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Noticing that Barkley had kept his shirt’s top two buttons undone, the Los Angeles Lakers legend said, “Button that up, don’t nobody wanna see that taco meat. Button it up.”

They concluded their fun session as they got into more serious discussions later in the show, which mostly included Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving.

Shaquille O’Neal and fellow analysts talk about the Brooklyn Nets’ situation

Ernie Johnson talked about what the Brooklyn Nets had been going through for the last several weeks. Johnson pointed out the change in head coach, the possible hiring of Ime Udoka, and the infamous Kyrie Irving controversy. In short, the Nets have a lot going on at the moment. Moreover, there’s this added uncertainty about Irving’s return to the team.

After his suspension, Irving was given a set of tasks to perform in order to get back on the team. A few days ago, Nets owner Joe Tsai informed that he met with Irving, He tweeted that he was convinced that the Nets guard did not bear any hatred towards any community. While there is no confirmation whether Irving has completed the tasks, there’s been no reports of his inclusion in the Nets roster for the next game.

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Do you think the Brooklyn Nets will bring back Irving to the team anytime soon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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