Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal have entertained fans for years and they aren’t done yet. So when Shaq recently challenged Chuck for a putt-off, it was clear that it is going to be a spectacle.
The battle on greens drew the funny side of the two NBA legends known for entertaining masses with their witicism.
Charles Barkley loses against Shaquille O’Neal, again
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It all started when the Big Man challenged Barkley on his Instagram making millions of people witness to it. The Round Mound of Rebound didn’t back down from the challenge.
After Shaq issued a putt-off challenge for Sir Charles on the 29th of June during The Match, he arrived to present his case. While the big fella made four out of five shots in his challenge video, his best friend fell way short of the target.
Chuck arrived in fashion coupled with tough talk on the big stage and ended up making only two shots out of five.
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Barkley’s defeat on the greens even prompted a sarcastic comment from his friend Ernie Johnson. He asked Chuck if he “understood the object of the game” or not.
Although Sir Charles accused Shaq of cheating in the clip, suggesting that he had the video edited, the damage was already done.
Shaq smoked Chuck in their putt-off challenge 😅⛳️#CapitalOnesTheMatch pic.twitter.com/8HkHkTrdLq
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 29, 2023
In response to his loss, Chuck said what the kids say, “SMH”. In addition to that, it also made for a funny moment for their fans on the internet.
Fans react: “Shaq smoked Chuck”
The fans had a field day while reacting to the clip of Shaq and Chuck battling it out with a putter in their hands.
It looks like a tooth pick in Shaq's hands
— Daniella (@daniellaalonsy) June 29, 2023
For the love of all that's holy someone find these men some adequately sized clubs. https://t.co/OOqKTPan0V
— João Zamith (@jl_zamith) June 29, 2023
One fan echoed Barkley’s “SMH” comment after the loss
😂😂😂😂 Smh
— SKoduro (@Oduro92) June 29, 2023
One fan expressed his regret over missing the brilliant match up
Lmao had I known they were doing this, I would’ve tuned in. Probably better than watching Curry and Mahomes play golf.
— Rudi (@SpallacciRudi) June 29, 2023
Another fan praised Shaq for being a man of many talents
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A man of many talents
— Polina (@SweetyPolinaXO) June 29, 2023
Both Hall of Famers were the very best in the league as athletes. But after their retirement, they’ve donned several different hats.
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