It’s quite common for Charles Barkley to criticize things he’s not particularly fond of. Chuck never hesitates when he has an opinion about something or someone. He doesn’t even spare his close associates. Recently, during one of his appearances on the TNT show, he seemed to have aimed another dig at his favorite enemy, the man who sarcastically invited Charles onto his show a few months ago; Skip Bayless.
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Rather than retaliating in a similar fashion, this time, the analyst known for his LeBron James slander opted for a unique and subtle approach.
Skip Bayless’s unique response to Charles Barkley
During the season opener, Charles Barkley & Co. were in Denver to celebrate the champions. It was then that Sir Charles dropped a comment, referring to “these TV fools” during a conversation, sparking an immediate reaction. Of course, fans had a few guesses as to who Chuck could be referring to. And it didn’t take long to guess Skip Bayless.
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BRISTOL, CT – AUGUST 30: Sports journalist and television personality, Skip Bayless is featured on First Take, ESPN2’s daily sports talk show. On Friday morning, August 30, 2013, Bayless participated in debate with Stephen A. Smith as he does everyday, during their two hour morning program from 10am – noon. (Photo by Christopher Capozziello/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Fans are no strangers to the ongoing verbal sparring between Sir Charles and Skip. The sports commentator renowned for his unrelenting critique of The King, LeBron James, often finds himself on the receiving end of Barkley’s verbal jabs. Nevertheless, Skip can dish it out as well as he can take it.
Taking to X, Bayless responded, “Pretty sure Barkley just took another shot at me… ‘these fools on TV.’ Thank you for watching Undisputed so faithfully, Chuck.”
Pretty sure Barkley just took another shot at me ... "these fools on TV." Thank you for watching Undisputed so faithfully, Chuck.