“Shaq Ain’t Got No Chapter”: Rockets Legend’s New Venture Has Charles Barkley Trolling Shaquille O’Neal Again

Things are always fun around the sets of Inside the NBA. The hosts of the show include NBA legends like Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal who are known to pull pranks on the sets among each other and even goof around with the crew. Alongside them, Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith take part in the fun banters while giving us full insight into everything NBA. In the latest clip, we see Barkley yet again taking a jab at Shaq at the expense of their fellow host’s big announcement.

The eleven-time NBA All-Star is known for his rebounding prowess, and since entering the media industry, Chuck has also been known to give honest and blunt opinions. However, the legend could have held back his comments in the middle of Kenny “the Jet” Smith’s book launch. 

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are back at it on the sets of Inside the NBA

While Shaq and Chuck usually are the center of attention on the TNT show, Kenny Smith grabbed the mic this time to announce the launch of his new book, “Talk of Champions”. Along with the announcement, the Rockets legend gifted the hosts a copy of the memoir.

The Jet reflected that the book is stories involving everyone who has ever inspired him and made him who he is. In his memoir, he is giving tribute to all the teammates, players, and mentors that motivated and helped him on his remarkable journey. Kenny shared that the book consists of many chapters, each unfolding different stories and inspirations he derived from those around him.

However, Charles Barkley as curious as ever interrupted the Jet in the middle of his dialogue to ask whether he was a part of the book or not. Smith responded with a “Yeah, I learned a lot from you.” But before Kenny could move on, Chuck could not help himself and poked some fun at Shaquille saying “Shaq ain’t got no chapter, do he?”

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All in good fun, Shaq too just laughed it out with Barkley. The duo have been around each other for a long time and sure are comfortable pulling each other’s legs on television as well. Though, Kenny’s new book does raise one’s curiosity.

Kenny Smith opens up about his memoir

When asked about what the book is about, Smith had one response – “It’s a tell-all book. About all the great things I learned from great people.”

He further added the motivation behind writing the book. The Rockets legend shared, “I wanted people when you read the book to go, I learned something. I feel better about myself and now I understand why I do it. Because it’s the Talk of Champions and you are a champion in my book.”

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If the great stories were not enough to generate excitement for the launch of Smith’s memoir on May 9th, that statement certainly ensured it. Kenny has been one of the most regarded and respected analysts since he joined the TNT network. We look forward to reading his book and let us know what you think of it as well!