“Why Are You Watching TV in Taiwan?”: Charles Barkley Exposes Shaquille O’Neal’s Personal Secret

Fans have watched Shaquille O’Neal look lost as an analyst several times. An entire compilation could be made on the numerous times The Big Diesel can’t remember the right names. As a busy man, it is understandable that the 50-year-old can’t keep up with all the players in the NBA. But the one place Shaq isn’t going to slouch is keeping track of his rival. During the All-Star game, Charles Barkley brought back his Dwight Howard diss to rile up his good friend. While doing so successfully, he also exposed Shaq’s secret.

Following the footsteps of several others before, Howard signed for the Taoyuan Leopards in Taiwan after no team in the league signed him. Fans had nothing but shock on their faces as the legendary big man announced his new journey. His first game in his new home seemed to be a statement to the NBA. The three-time DPOY caught fire in his new jersey posting 38 points, 25 rebounds, nine assists, and nine blocks.

The dominant center seemed to have taken a trip back to his prime. The audience felt the difference in talent on the court that night. But his commanding start might have only been a one-time thing. Shockingly, the Leopards have a 3-11 record in the T-1 League this season according to CBS sports. Most NBA fans might not have been following his journey. But Shaquille O’Neal seems to be watching closely.

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Inside the NBA’s crew took the stage in Utah to commentate on the All-Star game. Any room with both Barkley and Shaq is only a ticking time bomb. Living up to their comedic reputation, the Round Mound of The Rebound took aim at the Big Diesel with an old joke. He jokingly said Dwight Howard is the best in Orlando’s history. Now Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t going to go down without swinging. The TNT analyst said, “Dwight Howard’s team is 3-11 in Taiwan right now.” Unfortunately, while doing so he might have revealed a closed secret of his.

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Barkley jumped right on the gun and asked Shaq, “Why are you watching TV in Taiwan?”

Before the Big Aristotle could answer Kenny Smith put him to the test. The two-time champion asked arguably a simple question to someone who is an NBA analyst. Smith wanted Shaq to tell him the current third seed in the West. The majority of the NBA fans might be aware of the Sacramento King’s heroic rise this season. Well, it took Shaq an unusual time to make the correct guess. Regardless, the Hall of Famer did survive the test of being on track with the NBA.

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It doesn’t look like the day Shaquille O’Neal gives up on his rivalry with his Magic peer is on us any day soon. A grudge match that began due to a mere nickname has turned into one of the most followed NBA feuds today. Do you think there will come a day Shaq praises the three-time DPOY? Let us know your views in the comments below.