Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have had some outrageously hilarious moments whereas overlaying NBA video games for TNT. What simply occurred earlier tonight was a bit extra delicate than normal, nevertheless it nonetheless didn’t cease Shaq’s contagious laughter from booming contained in the studio.
The rib-tickling episode occurred when their dialog touched on “Little Henry”, Barkley’s grandson. Having mistakenly assumed Little Henry to be 9 years outdated, Kenny Smith opened up the floodgates of hilarity with this remark:
(Begins on the :50 mark)
“Come on, man, I might have mentioned, I do know I’m gonna depart him alone, however I might have mentioned, ‘Lil’ Henry gradual?’
Charles Barkley promptly replied:
“He’s solely like 9 months. Lil’ Henry’s not gradual … Cease messing with him.”
Whereas “Chuck” and Smith have been going backwards and forwards, Shaquille O’Neal was barely holding it collectively. He was already doubled-over in laughter however nonetheless one way or the other managed to maintain on egging “The Jet” to repeat what he had simply mentioned.
The hilarious alternate began when Ernie Johnson requested Charles Barkley how “Little Henry” was doing. “Chuck” proudly instructed everybody that he was speculated to be referred to as “Massive Pop” however his grandson nonetheless couldn’t say that.
As a substitute, the toddler calls him “Dada”, which supposedly drives Barkley’s daughter, Christiana, loopy. The previous Phoenix Suns MVP was prepared to attend for his grandson to finally communicate “Massive Pop”.
Whereas “Chuck” was explaining this, one may nearly see Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal winking at one another. Smith lastly discovered the braveness to inform Barkley the joke, which set off the entire hilarious alternate. He later realized that Little Henry shouldn’t be 9 years however 9 months outdated.
Shaq has been piling it on Barkley for nearly the whole night whereas overlaying tonight’s NBA video games. Previous to the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks matchup, “Sir Charles” inadvertently stubborn on nationwide TV.
True to Shaquille O’Neal’s style, he repeatedly inspired Barkley to repeat what he had mentioned. The legendary LA Lakers massive man even provided to pay the FCC penalty for his good buddy so long as he repeated the cuss.
With two back-to-back blowout video games, the Contained in the NBA crew had their fill of shenanigans. Sadly for “Little Henry”, he caught among the bullets fired by Kenny Smith.
Shaquille O’Neal was prepared to babysit Charles Barkley’s grandson if he misplaced a wager to the “Chuckster”
Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley by no means fail to entertain basketball followers. Whether or not it’s their petty fights, hilarious back-and-forths, or comical bets, they’re definitely must-see TV.
On the tail finish of final season, the 2 former NBA legends made a wager whereas working as analysts for the NBA on TNT.
Right here’s Shaq on his wager towards Barkley:
“For those who lose your wager, I get to babysit your grandson for half-hour.”
Charles Barkley had full belief within the Brooklyn Nets final season despite the fact that they have been the seventh seed. He was assured that even when the Nets finally face the top-seeded Miami Warmth within the playoffs, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will in the end prevail.
“Chuck’s” prediction by no means materialized because the Nets didn’t even win a single sport towards the Boston Celtics within the first spherical. Boston went on to beat the Miami Warmth in seven video games within the Japanese Convention Finals.
Had Miami and Brooklyn met final season, and the Warmth eradicated the Nets, Shaquille O’Neal babysitting “Little Henry” would have been a sight to see.