The months-long NBA drought is soon to be over. Teams are lined up to give the fans some thrilling, highly awaited NBA action. Although we had a decent run during the preseason games, the excitement is simply unmatched. While the fans are patiently waiting for the first tip-off between the Denver Nuggets and the LA Lakers, there is one more person matching our excitement.

The NBA on TNT show is arguably the most fun show to watch during the season. With Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley butting heads over damn near everything, it’s an absolute treat for fans. Echoing our sentiments, Sir Charles recently announced that “The boys are back in town”.

Charles Barkley is pumped for the new season

NBA basketball is back and the fans can’t get a hold of their emotions. Starting October 24th, the NBA regular season will go on till April. Following that, the battle for the ring will begin which will last till June next year. For every NBA fan, this is the golden period as the thrill of NBA games is unmatched. However, it is not just the fans who are excited to welcome this new season. Sir Charles is equally excited for the coming few months. Recently, through a short clip, he announced that the boys are indeed back.

NBA on TNT serves as a perfect platform for all things basketball. The panel includes Shaq, Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson along with some visiting guests. The relevance of the show is unmatched too because you get three people from the league bringing their expertise to the table. However, what makes it a fan favorite is the banter between two old pals. Announcing the return via a clip, Barkley’s six words have left the fans emotional.

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Hoop fans go berserk over Charles Barkley’s announcement

The NBA fans are as pumped as one can be. All credit to the NBA on TNT crew for giving us a glimpse of what is about to transpire for the next few months. There are so many things to look forward to this season and the iconic duo joining us once again is just the cherry on top.

Here are some of the most heartfelt reactions to Barkley’s announcement:

Another fan, hilariously named Baby Jesus said what we all want to yell at the top of our lungs

Basketball season is back, X user Argjent Aliu kept it crisp to the point

Parte Ya Bukayo who reps the Dub Nation said that with this, we have normalcy in the world again

Holy Sh*t I’m ready is what all fans are saying right now, we’re letting X user Matt lead the movement with this one

A Houston Rockets fan couldn’t hold back his excitement over this news. He declared that we are back, and everyone agrees

This is the influence that the show holds among hoop fans. It doesn’t matter which team you rep for, which player is your favorite. With the NBA on TNT crew in action, everyone is equally entertained.

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