NBA legend Charles Barkley may not have tuned into ‘Friends’, but he eagerly anticipates catching another popular sitcom. Sir Charles holds great admiration for the series, calling it among his top five favorite shows. While he regards making a guest appearance on the series that won 22 Emmy awards as an esteemed privilege, he doesn’t believe his judgment is biased.?

During the most recent episode of The Steam Room podcast, the Philadelphia 76ers legend delved into his deep passion for a particular television program.

Charles Barkley loves Modern Family

The episode featuring Ernie Johnson and Barkley was released on November 2. When the topic of top TV shows came up, Sir Charles couldn’t help but lavish praise on the immensely popular series ‘Modern Family’. With a playful nudge from Johnson, who teased him about whether his fondness for the show was due to his own guest appearance in one of its episodes, Barkley swiftly refuted such claims.

He firmly stated, “No No it was an honor to be on it but arguably (Modern Family) is one of the five greatest shows?it’s not good, it is great; I love the diversity and the cast.”

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Modern Family, a hit sitcom that aired from 2009 to 2020 on ABC, revolutionized television comedy. The show, created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, followed the lives of the Pritchett-Dunphy clan, a diverse and dysfunctional extended family. Featuring Sofia Vergara and more, the show still remains a beloved classic in the world of television sitcoms, known for its witty humor and endearing characters.?

The 11x NBA All-Star?s sense of humor and entertaining personality once seamlessly carried over into the show itself.

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Teaming up with former Los Angeles Clippers star DeAndre Jordan, Chuck engaged in a comical interaction with the character Phil Dunphy. Both stars went so far as to wager their Olympic medals with Dunphy, resulting in a side-splitting scenario.?

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This particular episode, centered around a basketball game, inspired a cascade of even more uproarious escapades. Although he may not have enough time to watch Friends, the legend’s guest appearance on Modern Family must have attracted significant attention. Have you had the chance to watch that episode? What are your thoughts on the series? Let us know in the comments section below.?