The NBA season is just a few weeks away, and the hype has already started to kick in. With many superstars on different teams and new looks, basketball buffs are excited to witness fresh games. However, something that never changes whatsoever is ‘Inside the NBA‘. Especially Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley. The Los Angeles Lakers legend was at his witty best as he posted a clip of the Chuckster getting ready for the new season, even saying, “Looking good Charles“.

Though that is something to be happy about, this good news might change in just a few years, considering Barkley’s recent statement. Let’s take a deeper look at the possible twists and turns.

Shaquille O’Neal mocks Charles Barkley ahead of the new NBA season

October 24 is a date marked on most basketball fans’ calendars. All 30 NBA teams are back, but most importantly, ‘NBA on TNT’ is back as well. Shaq and Chuck will be back in their seats to put you on a roller coaster of laughter. Sadly, this won’t continue for a long time. 

Barkley’s contract with the famous show came to an end last season. There were speculations which revealed Barkley might be quitting the show soon. However, he decided to sign a massive $100 million contract for 10 years which instantly made Shaq happy. But Barkley’s words from a recent interview don’t sound too promising. 

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Meanwhile, Shaquille O’Neal is just happy to be in the moment. Excited to join his best buddy back on the sets, Shaq shared a hilarious video on his Instagram mocking Barkley’s weight. The 4x NBA champion added in the captions, “Charles Barkley getting ready for the NBA season… 35 days left, @nbaontnt coming soon, u looking good Charles.”

The video was a perfect teaser for a comeback from this duo. However, we might not get to see the iconic duo for too long.

Charles Barkley will leave the ‘NBA on TNT’ soon 

Though the contract is for 10 years, Barkley has made it clear he will not be staying there by the time the contract ends. The 60-year-old shared a few weeks back, “There’s no chance in hell I’m gonna be working when I’m 70. Zero.” 

According to Charles Barkley, he doesn’t want to be working for the rest of his life. Retirement is the first and the most likely option for the former superstar. It is indeed sad that Barkley won’t be in the sets of TNT for long, but let’s be happy there are a few years left. 

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