Charles Barkley Says "Sensitive" Shaquille O'Neal Never Understood Strategies in the NBA: "He's Always Been the Biggest Baddest Mf" - EssentiallySportsAmerica's Favorites Trending in U.S.A.
Charles Barkley Says Sensitive Shaquille O Neal Never Understood Strategies in the NBA He s Always Been the Biggest Baddest Mf
Published 05/11/2022, 11:30 PM EDTBy WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – JULY 02: Shaquille O’Neal (L) and Charles Barkley attend The Greenbrier for the gala opening of the Casino Club on July 2, 2010 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. (Photo by Theo Wargo/WireImage for The Greenbrier) Charles Barkley called his NBA on TNT co-analyst Shaquille O’Neal “sensitive” while addressing issues of awkwardness that may sometimes emerge in the studio due to Shaq’s sudden temper tantrums. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The two NBA veterans have been working together for a long time now, and their banter with each other and with former Rockets guard Kenny Smith make Inside the NBA the most entertaining show in basketball. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Charles Barkley thinks Shaq is sensitive
Barkley appeared on The Podcast on Tuesday to talk basketball. When asked by host Ryan Clark about uncomfortable situations that arise in the broadcast due to Shaq’s mood swings, Barkley simply ascribed everything to Shaq’s excessive sensitivity. “Shaq is very sensitive. He is very sensitive,” he said. Barkley thinks that Shaq can’t comprehend the importance of strategy because he never needed it. He’s always had a size advantage over other players. Therefore, he could easily overpower them and wasn’t bothered by any kind of defense or offense.LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 18: Shaquille O’Neal #32 of the Phoenix Suns is congratualted by his teammate Steve Nash #13 and Grant Hill #33 during the basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second quarter at the Staples Center on February 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) “He doesn’t understand because he’s always been the biggest, baddest mf in the world,” Barkley added. Subsequently, went on to explain how he used to have different strategies for Karl Malone, Tim Duncan, and Kevin McHale. Kenny Smith would also have separate strategies for his counterparts like Gary Payton and John Stockton. They both understand this because they didn’t have the overwhelming physical presence that commanded. Players weren’t intimidated by them like they were with Shaq. Barkley explains his fights with Shaq
Barkley and Shaq have gone through a lot of disagreements over the years, most of them over little, unimportant things. But they have always made up and resumed laughing at each other’s jokes. A huge part of the credit for that goes to Barkley. He never takes himself seriously and never holds a grudge against anybody. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The former MVP can laugh at himself, and laugh off insults hurled at him. Therefore, instead of being upset, he claims moral victory whenever Shaq tries to discredit him for never winning a championship. “I know when I got him,” said Barkley, “when he starts stuttering-he goes right to the championship.” ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad CHECK THIS STORY: Charles Barkley is generally regarded as the funniest guy on basketball television, always making the producers nervous with his special brand of humor. But he’s also deceptively mature, knowledgeable, intelligent, and insightful. It is not noticeable at first glance because of his sparkling personality. SHARE THIS ARTICLE
ADVERTISEMENT Satagni Sikder 373 articlesSatagni Sikder is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He has a Master's degree in English from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, and has been following the NBA since 2017. Moreover, he supports the Dallas Mavericks, and unsurprisingly, Luka Doncic is his favorite player.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT EDITORS' PICK
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