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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – JULY 02: Shaquille O’Neal (L) and Charles Barkley attend The Greenbrier for the gala opening of the Casino Club on July 2, 2010 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage for The Greenbrier)

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – JULY 02: Shaquille O’Neal (L) and Charles Barkley attend The Greenbrier for the gala opening of the Casino Club on July 2, 2010 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage for The Greenbrier)
Did Shaquille O’Neal finally make peace with Charles Barkley? or did the big man pull a trick again on his old friend? Shaq and Barkley are popular panelists on ‘NBA on TNT’. The show rarely had an episode where the two haven’t pulled each other’s legs. The two NBA Hall of Famers? have always been entertaining personalities off the court, but have never let their banters affect their friendship. Recently, during a segment, Shaq walked up to Barkley after the latter made a six-word claim on Live TV.
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Shaq and Charles Barkley went out of their characters on the recent episode of ‘NBA on TNT’. The Big Diesel’s gesture towards Barkley came in as a shocker for the rest of the panelists. The big man walked up to Barkley as the latter opened up about Shaq on live TV. The entire moment came in as an early Christmas present for the other panelists
Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley hug it out
In an unexpected turn of events, Shaq stood up, went up to Barkley to give him a tight hug and a kiss on the forehead on Live TV. All of this happened after show host Ernie Johnson brought up the questions he regularly receives regarding the onscreen ‘beef’ between Shaq and Cuck. In response, Barkley dismissed all such claims and went on to talk about his love for the big man.

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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 13: (L-R) Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley appear on stage during the Turner Upfront 2015 at Madison Square Garden on May 13, 2015 in New York City.
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He detailed the longstanding relationship between him and Shaq and even their families. But six particular words made Shaq move out of his seat. Barkley said that the Diesel has had an amazing life and added, “I’m glad to share it with you.”
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Barkley further admitted that he loves messing around with the Diesel but accepted, “I would never fight you big a**, number one, not fair“. These 6 six words made the Big Shamrock hug it out with his old friend as the other panelists screamed, “I thought I’d never see it“. The moment can easily be described as one of the most emotional and wholesome moments in NBA television.
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Before uttering the 6 hug-worthy words, the former Philadelphia 76ers star went on to praise his best buddy. He said, “You [Shaq] are one of the most genuine people, you are the most fun” He also called Shaq one of the greatest to ever to do it in terms of basketball.
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Shaquille O’Neal has always been in the news for his friendly banters with Charles Barkley. Let us know your favorite among them in the comment section.
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