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NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are busy covering the NBA finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. While the whole world is watching the finals and Inside the NBA’s coverage of it, the duo is at it again with their usual jokes and antics. Despite the high pressure of the games and high ratings, Shaq and Chuck are constantly pulling each other’s legs.

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Following Heat’s emphatic game 2 victory over the Nuggets, the two sat down to talk about their game. Just as they were finishing their analysis, Charles Barkley revealed something hilarious.

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Charles Barkley revealed what Shaquille O’Neal told him in the locker room

Former Philadelphia 76ers star, Charles Barkley was one of the fittest athletes in the league during his prime. We could say that the 60-year-old is a shadow of his former self currently. However, it seems that Shaq is still a fan of Chuck’s body!

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Shaquille O’Neal and Barkley are currently covering the NBA finals. Although Chuck had asserted that he will be on vacation during the finals, he is back to doing what he does best.

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During their game 2 coverage, Chuck revealed what Shaq told him the other day while the two were in the locker room. Barkley said, “I’m gonna tell them what you told me in the locker room the other day.”

When the other panelist mentioned that it might be something related to the vacation, Chuck spilled all the beans. He said, “You told me my body was looking good.”

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Interestingly, Shaq is the first one to criticize Chuck and his body whenever a debate ensues on live television. Whether Shaq really said that or not is debatable, however, one thing is for certain. O’Neal and Barkley just cannot be serious around one another!

Jimmy Butler and co rally to tie the series

The 2023 NBA finals are living up to all the hype. While Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets clinched game 1 of the finals, the Miami Heat came back in game 2.

Jimmy Butler posted 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists for the night. On the other hand, Jokic had yet another monstrous outing this postseason. He recorded 41 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists in a losing effort as the Heat clinched the game with a 111-108 win.

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What are your predictions for the NBA finals? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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