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Charles Barkley has established himself, through his contributions on the sets of NBA on TNT, as one of the most entertaining figures in the NBA world. He, alongside his banter partner, Shaquille O?Neal are probably two of the most hilarious sports presenters in the world. The Philadelphia 76ers legend has managed to entertain the audience for the past two decades and continues to do so effortlessly. Recently, Chuck proved why fans are never bored of him as their day-to-day TV presenter, as he once again brought up his ‘man crush’, NFL legend Tom Brady in front of another good looking guest.?
Barkley has frequently professed his ?love? for Tom Brady, which has been a long-running joke in the NBA world. The 11-time All-Star’s fascination with the NFL icon has been a staple in many of his podcast appearances.?
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Charles Barkley compares good-looking guest with his ?Man Crush? Tom Brady?
In the latest episode of The Steam Room podcast, Chuck was extremely excited as he would soon be off for March Madness. Hence, he gave a show to remember for the audience before his short hiatus from the podcast.

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TNT announcer Charles Barkley talks about the Lakers prior to playing against the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Staples Center. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
While showing off his great sense of humor, Barkley revisited an old joke to have a fun time with the guest of the show, former college coach Jay Wright. When co-host Ernie Johnson informed Barkley about Jay Wright?s job in television, the 11-time All-Star blurted out what he really thought of the former Villanova coach.?
?He[Jay Wright] is no Tom Brady, but he?s a pretty man,” joked Barkley. To which, Johnson mentioned how he would ensure the conversation passed into Wright?s ears. A while later, Johnson fulfilled his promise as he let Wright know about how Barkley thinks that the Villanova coach pales in comparison to the NFL icon.
?After a good round of laughter, Barkley chimed in on the conversation while Wright was still hysterically laughing in the background. “He’s not quite Tom Brady, but he’s a good-looking man,” reiterated Barkley. To which Johnson replied, ” Would you look Jay directly in the eyes, which is something you won’t do with Tom Brady?” Following that, Barkley delivered a hilarious statement that left everyone in splits.
?Hey listen I can look Jay in the eyes, when I look Tom Brady in the eyes, it’s just everything after ?Hey Tom? is just gibberish,? said Barkley before the three of them burst into laughter along with the viewers at home. However, it isn?t the first time that Chuck has professed his ?love? for the seven-time Super Bowl champion. Just a few years ago, Barkley acknowledged how “pretty? Tom Brady was live on air in NBA on TNT.?
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Chuck?s excitement on the show was not only limited to Brady, as he mentioned the incoming March Madness on the show.?
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Barkley?s excitement for March Madness
Charles Barkley?s excitement for the NCAA Division I tournament could be seen in his eyes. According to him, it was his single greatest experience since the Olympics, which is high praise for the basketball tournament.?Additionally, this is TNT?s 12th year covering the event and the 76ers legend seems like he’d have the same enthusiasm for the 13th year.
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