9 Years Older Than Shaquille O?Neal, Charles Barkley Is Shocked by 26 YO Miami Heat Player?s Admission

The chemistry between NBA legends Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal is a delightful spectacle. Both Barkley and O’Neal serve as analysts on the TNT show ‘Inside the NBA,’ where they consistently engage in playful banter that entertains the viewers. Following game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals series, the two joined co-hosts Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith to share their insights on the game. Additionally, a 26-year-old Miami Heat player, who delivered a remarkable performance against the Boston Celtics, joined the panel as they discussed the Heat’s commanding 3-0 lead in the series.

During the post-game analysis, the young Heat player surprised Barkley with a confession. What exactly did this player confess?

The Miami Heat point guard shocked Charles Barkley with his confession

During the post-game press conference, Shaquille O’Neal directed a question to the young point guard regarding his performance in the game and his shooting. The 26-year-old player displayed an impressive performance, scoring 28 points by making 11 out of 14 field goals. He showcased his accuracy from beyond the arc, sinking 6 of his 9 three-point attempts.

The player in question is Gabe Vincent, who received praise for his game from the 2000 NBA MVP. Shaq commended Jimmy Butler‘s leadership, highlighting how he enhances his teammates’ performance by trusting in their ability to make shots. Shaq then proceeded to ask Vincent, about his thoughts on playing alongside Jimmy Butler. He also states “Let me be real with you, you wouldn’t have got 14 shots of me, I’m shooting that thing every time”. Vincent to Barkley’s surprise confesses “Ohh I know. I watched you play.”

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At this juncture, Barkley, who holds a mere nine-year age difference from Shaq, jests about O’Neal’s past playing days.?Barkley says “You have that black and white television with the elephant years to watch him play”.

‘The Chuckster’ is playfully indicating an outdated television set with antennas on its top, commonly known as rabbit ears. In a humorous moment, he suggests that the channels had to be manually adjusted by using one’s hands, eliciting a burst of laughter from everyone present.

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Barkley and O’Neal frequently engage in playful banter with each other on the show. Despite sharing mutual respect, they occasionally have spirited arguments about their differing opinions. During game 3, the Inside the NBA group was returning to their seats. Barkley playfully shoved O’Neal just as he was about to sit down.

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Barkley then jokingly assumed a fighting stance with his fists raised, which elicited laughter from Shaq. Both players have a history of entertaining fans throughout their playing careers. Their captivating chemistry continues to make them fan favorites to this day.

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