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The classic duo of Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal is back at it once again. The beloved co-hosts of NBA on TNT always have something new to offer the viewers when it comes to their friendly banter. And this time it’s something fans may love to see.

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal often exchange friendly insults and jabs at one another. But this time, it is a proposition offered by The Big Aristotle that the former Suns legend goes on to agree.

Sir Charles and Shaquille O’Neal back at it

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The NBA In-season Tournament has been a blast for fans and NBA analysts alike. The hosts on NBA on TNT are great when it comes to diving into numbers and giving their own personal opinions. But what the viewers love to see is the friendly banter between the four co-hosts; especially between Barkley and O’Neal. So, after Shaq made a proposition to Sir Charles to do the show shirtless, the former 6’6 forward took that offer right up.

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The Los Angeles Lakers legend offered money to Charles Barkley to do the show without the shirt. But instead, Barkley took up that offer for another reason entirely. After Shaq made his offer, Barkley said, I will do the show with just a sport coat on. And no shirt.”

Ernie Johnson stepped in to ask, “And why are you gonna do this… ?” That is when Barkley replied by saying, “I just want the women to go crazy.”

Now, it would be interesting to see if Barkley actually takes Shaq up on his offer and does an episode of NBA on TNT without his shirt. Though he would be wearing a sports coat over it, it would still be a hilarious episode to witness.

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Why the fans love NBA on TNT

The NBA on TNT show may be the highest-rated sports talk show there is out there. At least when talking about shows about the NBA. And a lot of that credit goes to the chemistry these four co-hosts have.

Though they talk about all things basketball as well, fans have started to enjoy their minor tidbits in between more instead. And why wouldn’t they? A personality like Shaquille O’Neal, paired with Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, and Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith makes for great entertainment for the viewers sitting at home.

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So, let’s see if Sir Charles does end up taking his shirt off on national television. Also, let us know what you think in the comments section below. Will Charles Barkley go through with it or not?

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