Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley undoubtedly form the most entertaining ‘off the court duo’ in the NBA world. It is a given that fans can have a hearty laugh when these two NBA legends team up. It has only been days since the two joined forces and poked fun at fellow co-host Kenny Smith. Now, Shaq and Chuck have teamed up to make a mockery of the Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis. However, it is to be doubted if everyone has had a good laugh at the duo’s latest escapade.
After getting hurt in the action, Anthony Davis had to leave the court way before his side lost against the Golden State Warriors. It was on this Anthony Davis that Shaq and Chuck poked fun at. Apparently, the NBA community has not entertained the two. Rather, they are calling out the much-favored TNT analysts.
Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have fun at Anthony Davis’ cost
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The Warriors just avoided elimination after clinching a Game 5 win against the Lakers, as a delighted Bay Area Crowd watched. The Lakers will now have to host the Dubs in Game 6. Aggravating the LA side’s woes, it is quite likely that the much-dependable Anthony Davis won’t show up in the crucial Game 6.
AD got accidentally struck on the side of his head by Warriors’ Kevon Looney during the last quarter action. Apparently, the 2020 NBA champion was examined on the beach. Subsequently, AD was forced to leave the court in a wheelchair before the game ended.
Davis’ exit took center stage on the?NBA on TNT floor when the Inside the NBA crew weighed in on Game 5. Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith pointed out that they, just like the rest of the NBA world are unsure of AD’s Game 6 appearance. Kenny Smith went on to give out his two cents on the forthcoming game.
However, the Jet got interrupted by Shaquille O’Neal’s laughter. Meanwhile, Charles Barkley could also be seen laughing at the other end. Shaq said that he was laughing at Chuck. Barkley told that he laughed at O’Neal who was crumpling up a paper in his hand. However, it cannot be overlooked that the two broke into laughter the moment Davis’ exit was brought into discussion.
Shaq and Charles Barkley can’t stop laughing at Anthony Davis for leaving game in a wheel chair with a head injury pic.twitter.com/yQhWmcbxCE
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) May 11, 2023
A handle named?’Gifdsports’ has tweeted a snippet of the duo’s gesture.?“Shaq and Charles Barkley can?t stop laughing at Anthony Davis for leaving game in a wheelchair?with a head injury,”?the handle captioned the tweet. Fans, however, are not so happy with their otherwise favorite analysts.
NBA fans call out Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley
Fans usually join Shaq and Chuck in moments of mirth and laughter. However, they do not think it was right for the duo to poke fun at a fellow ballplayer who had to leave the court after getting hurt. Numerous fans have stormed to Twitter to call out O’Neal and Barkley for their recent gesture.?“Sad, weird, bitter, old, petty, hypocritical children,” said a fan.
https://twitter.com/tupacag/status/1656537788374982657?s=46&t=vnEQ_p1MXEGRCTua2AffiA
While another fan rushed to Twitter and said,?“this is very disgusting.Very disappointed in these guys.”
@GuyJosh_ @linc_archibong this is very disgusting . Very disappointed in these guys
— Dr. Adu-Boahen Stephen (@Docmerdix) May 11, 2023
Fans vehemently bash the TNT analysts’ antic.
https://twitter.com/BrennanPowers17/status/1656525784943677440
Shaq and Chuck get no mercy from hoops fans.
It’s so funny that Shaq makes fun of players for injuries when everyone knows he had the most underwhelming career for a player of his talent. He should’ve been in the GOAT conversation but he was too lazy. Also, AD has more rings than you Chuck and your show on CNN will fail
— Post UP NBA (@PostUpNBA) May 11, 2023
The entire show faces flak.
Yea I’m about DONE with Inside the NBA
— A Content Sports Fan (@SGSV824) May 11, 2023
A fan empathizes with AD and AD alone.
Laughing at a player with a possible concussion… Absolutely no class.
— Pharaoh (@Young_Ocean23) May 11, 2023
As vehement as it gets.
Lost respect for @SHAQ and barkley. Mocking a player that just got hurt. Worse coming from former players. They should issue an apology for this.
— Allen Cuaderno (@allen_c_) May 11, 2023
More flak comes the duo’s way.
https://twitter.com/kekaikuakea/status/1656537547311570945
Fans are totally unhappy.
Not cool man. Not cool.
— francis/aldana (@francis_aldana) May 11, 2023
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Do you think it was right for Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley to break into a laughter? Will Anthony Davis make it to the much-awaited Game 6?
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