“Smack the Living Taste Out”: Years After 76ers Legend Tackled Shaquille O’Neal, Ex-NBA Champion Spits Truth on Future Fight

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley, the internet’s favorite media duo! The two share an amazing chemistry and their fun and banter never stops. Whatever Chuck says, Shaq has a witty little reply to it. Needless to say, this happens whenever Shaq opens his mouth as well. On a recent appearance on BigBoy TV, fellow analyst Kenny Smith was asked a couple of questions about the ‘Inside the NBA’ crew.

The host asked Smith who would get the better of each other if Shaq and Barkley ever decide to indulge in a fistfight. The former NBA star made an interesting revelation while also taking shots at Barkley.

Former NBA champion sides with Shaquille O’Neal while dissing Barkley

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are currently 51 and 60 years old respectively. Naturally, they don’t have the strength and the zeal which they possessed during their playing years. However, it seems like Chuck still takes shots at his teammates and also threatens them!

This was revealed by two-time NBA champion Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith. When the host asked who would win between O’Neal and Barkley in a fistfight, Smith had a clear answer. Moreover, he also had a message for Barkley.

Smith said, “Shaq wins! I always tell Charles this all the time, he always threatens me, I’m like, yo you are not 1996 Charles. You two hip surgeries, 20 pounds overweight, I’m not scared of you. I will smack the living sh*t out of your mouth and you couldn’t catch me.”

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Back in his playing days, Charles Barkley was one of the strongest players on the court. Although he did not possess the height of other players, Chuck’s strength and athleticism made up for it. Interestingly, the 1993 NBA MVP had once floored Shaq during a fight.

Charles Barkley showed Shaq his place in 1999

Back in 1999, the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Houston Rockets. While Shaq was in his prime, this was Barkley’s last year in the league. Nevertheless, the Round Mound of Rebound was still fit enough to floor Shaq.

During their game, Barkley threw a ball at Shaq which quickly heated things up. One thing led to another and the Lakers legend threw a punch at the 11-time All-Star. However, Shaq missed as Sir Charles had impressively ducked his swing.

What happened next was unbelievable for the NBA fanbase. Barkley pushed himself on the four-time NBA champion which left the 7-foot-1-inch legend floored! Crazily enough, Barkley was 36 years old back then and he also had a height disadvantage against Big Shaq.

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