Charles Barkley Angers Shaquille O’Neal by “Disrespecting” Stephen Curry: “Ja Morant Should Definitely Start in the All Star Game and Steph Second”

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal were one of the best of their time. While Shaq ended his career with four championships, Barkley was left without a championship. However, that doesn’t take away the fact that Barkley used to rub shoulders with Michael Jordan during the early 90s and even won an MVP award in 1993.

Shaq and Barkley played against each other on several occasions. As they used to play as rivals, it was always heated between the two. However, Barkley retired much earlier than Shaq. Naturally, the two developed a rivalry between them and still can be seen arguing and debating in the ‘NBA on TNT’ show.

While they go against each other on television, it appears that it’s all good on the outside. In a recent episode of ‘NBA on TNT’, the two got off against each other.

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Shaquille O’Neal angered by Charles Barkley disrespecting Stephen Curry

In a recent episode of ‘NBA on TNT’, Charles Barkley said that Ja Morant should start ahead of Curry in the all-star game.

“Ja Morant should definitely be starting and Steph second,” Charles Barkley said.

This angered Shaq, who couldn’t handle Steph’s disrespect. Shaq tried to say that Barkley always talks about winning. But Barkley interrupts again and mocks Ja Morant’s name in the end.

“I don’t even like the kid because anybody who can’t have but two letters in their names can’t be real,” Barkley added in the end.

Barkley said that Morant should be starting in the all-star game over Curry. However, despite heaping praise on Ja Morant, Barkley doesn’t think that Morant deserves to win the MVP. He even trolled Morant after misspelling his name on the show.

Ja Morant has played 31 games this season for the Grizzlies. He has recorded 24.6 points, 6.8 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game this season so far. Memphis Grizzlies are currently on an 11-game winning run. In their incredible run of form, Morant has been one of the crucial players for them.

While everyone is rooting for the likes of Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, for the MVP conversation. But Ja Morant has definitely presented his case to be in that conversation.

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