The hilarious banter between the NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley always entertains the fans. Moreover, they never cease to amaze the basketball community with their strange yet funny stories about each other. Recently, a 58-year-old NBA legend shared some intriguingly amusing insights about his Inside the NBA colleagues. Interestingly, his story ties up with Barkley’s comments about how “inappropriate” O’Neal can be.
The Inside the NBA crew has managed to win over fans worldwide with their hilarious antics. But what was the latest entry to the never-ending list?
Shaquille O’Neal and his eccentric habits
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During a conversation with SiriusXM at the NBA Summer League, Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith couldn’t resist sharing some amusing anecdotes about his NBA colleagues, including the ever-entertaining Shaquille O’Neal.
According to Kenny, Shaq has a unique fascination with FaceTime. The 4x NBA champion apparently video calls at the most unexpected moments. What sets these calls apart is not only the timing but also the locations from which Shaq initiates them. Kenny said, “Shaq always Facetimes you. But he could be anywhere while he is Facetiming.”
Do the Inside The NBA guys talk in the off-season?
More often than you might think 😂@TheJetOnTNT joined @TermineRadio & @TheFrankIsola at NBA Summer League. pic.twitter.com/q5tdGAukvi
— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) July 11, 2023
“He is that. An interesting character,” the 2x NBA champion added. While Kenny Smith shared amusing insights about Shaq, he didn’t hold back when it came to Charles Barkley. Kenny revealed that Charles is not one to mince words, often greeting callers with a string of expletives before getting straight to the point.
“He just cusses you out anytime he calls you,” Kenny revealed. It’s a unique blend of foul language and directness that leaves recipients initially taken aback but eventually laughing at the straightforward nature of Charles Barkley’s communication. However, Shaq’s habit of Facetiming others was brought to light by the Chuckster himself a few weeks ago.
Charles Barkley’s colorful response to Facetime
While talking about Shaq’s habits, Barkley said, “You’d be sending me videos or your swings, be face timing me. You know dudes don’t FaceTime each other. That’s inappropriate.” This comment led to a laugh riot on the panel. The world of NBA banter never fails to provide us with amusing tales. The recent revelations about Shaq and Charles Barkley’s FaceTime habits are no exception.
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"Dudes don't FaceTime each other. That's inappropriate."- Charles Barkley pic.twitter.com/vVlmz9GP7h
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 1, 2023
From Shaq’s penchant for initiating calls from unexpected and sometimes inappropriate places to Charles’ foul-mouthed yet refreshingly direct responses, these stories highlight the unique personalities that make these former NBA stars so captivating.
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Despite their unconventional communication styles, it’s all in good fun and adds an extra layer of entertainment to their interactions.