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NBA, Basketball Herren, USA All Star Game-Slam Dunk Contest Feb 16, 2013 Houston, TX, USA TNT broadcaster Shaquille O Neal left and Charles Barkley talk during the 2013 NBA All-Star slam dunk contest at the Toyota Center. Houston Toyota Center TX USA, Copyright: xBobxDonnan-USAxTODAYxSportsx 7049582

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NBA, Basketball Herren, USA All Star Game-Slam Dunk Contest Feb 16, 2013 Houston, TX, USA TNT broadcaster Shaquille O Neal left and Charles Barkley talk during the 2013 NBA All-Star slam dunk contest at the Toyota Center. Houston Toyota Center TX USA, Copyright: xBobxDonnan-USAxTODAYxSportsx 7049582
NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have become the face of Inside the NBA on TNT. The duo has formed a formidable partnership off court that has kept viewers wanting more. Known for their friendly banter, childish pranks and amusing antics, the pair have become fan favorites in the NBA world.
Even if a game does not live up to its billing, one can turn on the television and find the two in peak form. After all they have done during their NBA career, it’s quite commendable that the two have found relevance even today. Although known for being polar opposites, it wasn’t quite the case this time when Shaq showered some brotherly love towards Charles Barkley.
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Shaquille O’Neal shows love for Charles Barkley
While the two have come to the cusp of fighting one another on multiple occasions on and off court. There has never been love lost between the two. After an altercation on live television between the Hall of Famers, one would assume the two weren’t friends. Well, that’s evidently anything but the truth.

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Jul 28, 2022; Bedminster, NJ, USA; Former NBA player Charles Barkley during the LIV Invitational Pro-Am at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
In a warm moment, Shaq was quick in standing up for Barkley during a Finals coverage which left him in tears. The Big man came to Barkley’s aid when a fellow reporter suggested that Chuck shouldn’t be a coach. He was quick to note that Barkley had valuable insights to the game and could be a great asset to any team.
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Furthermore, Big Diesel recently shared a clip of Charles Barkley on Instagram which read, “Charles Barkley was a Dog.” The clip which was a highlight reel of Chuck and his best bits in the NBA, the gesture exemplifies their relationship. Although a chaotic duo, it’s really heartwarming to see the love they share.
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Battle of the Titans
After squaring off for years in the league, the two took their rivalry to new heights when Chuck joined the Inside the NBA team. Although they have shared banters that have caused slips off tongues and hefty fines, the two remain the most iconic duo in the NBA today.
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From nearly coming to blows on live television to having their mothers call one another to end their beef, Shaq and Chuck’s relationship has seen the highs and lows of life. Regardless the NBA community has always adored the two as they continue to be the best bromance in the NBA today!
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