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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

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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
Since retiring from the NBA in 2000, Charles Barkley has transitioned into a successful career in the television industry. Charles Barkley has recently inked a lucrative ten-year contract with the NBA on TNT show. This multi-million dollar deal ensures that viewers will enjoy the ongoing dynamic between Barkley and his co-host Shaquille O’Neal, including their playful exchanges and occasional threats of physical confrontation.
As a TV personality, Barkley also shares his opinion about other famous personalities. During a recent episode of NBA on TNT, he candidly revealed his strong dislike towards a prominent individual in the television industry.
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Charles Barkley expresses hatred towards a television presenter
Charles Barkley openly expressed his dislike for Skip Bayless, an American sports commentator and TV personality who appears on the show Undisputed alongside Shannon Sharpe. Bayless reportedly has a net worth of $17,000,000.

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BRISTOL, CT – AUGUST 30: Sports journalist and television personality, Skip Bayless is featured on First Take, ESPN2’s daily sports talk show. On Friday morning, August 30, 2013, Bayless participated in debate with Stephen A. Smith as he does everyday, during their two hour morning program from 10am – noon. (Photo by Christopher Capozziello/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
In an interview with Spittin Chiclets, Charles Barkley openly expressed his strong dislike for Skip Bayless, a television presenter known for his unconventional takes on sports. Barkley didn’t hold back in describing his feelings, stating, “I go out to Skip Bayless because I don’t like him at all. And I just like f**king with him.” He solidified his animosity towards Bayless, who has faced criticism for his controversial opinions. Barkley has playfully mocked Bayless in the past, referring to him as an “idiot” and even jokingly expressing a desire to “kill” the seventy-one-year-old presenter.
Skip Bayless has been involved in numerous high-profile disagreements with his co-host Shannon Sharpe, a renowned NFL legend. These heated exchanges have garnered significant media coverage over time.
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Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley mock Skip Bayless and NFL legend
During a discussion, Skip Bayless made a playful comparison between Shannon Sharpe and Tom Brady, which led to a verbal confrontation between the two. Sharpe responded angrily by tossing his glasses aside. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal observed the situation and engaged in a lighthearted argument of their own. Barkley even took off his glasses, prompting Shaq to humorously advise him to put them back on. The amusing exchange between these well-known figures added an entertaining element to the incident.
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