10 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Charles Barkley

I'm telling you, no one's more real than those two, Barkley said. If there was any kind of magic to it, they wouldn't be doing the show.

Charles Barkley safeguarded Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith from haters who were saying that their Christmas tree mishap last Tuesday was scripted. Smith sent out O'Neal flying in among the segments of inside the nba. Some fans were hesitant and thought that it was staged.

On Tuesday's episode of inside the nba, the team was talking about the video game in between the LA Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers. As part of their custom of discussing plays from the game, kenny smith and Shaquille O'Neal attempted to race to the studio's humongous screen.

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In an unforeseen turn of events, Smith was able to tear down the 360-pound O'Neal into the Christmas tree. While some might be doubtful of the hilarious incident, the Lakers' legend was nudged by Smith and the momentum sent him flying.

In an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Barkley was inquired about the occurrence. Dan Patrick attempted the former MVP to tell the fact about what really happened. Sir Charles defended his co-analysts, while also calling them out for constantly being late.

Shaquille O'Neal sent himself flying to the Christmas tree

It should likewise be noted that Tuesday's incidents were not the first time Shaquille O'Neal crashed into a Christmas tree. Seven years previously, O'Neal was sent flying after Kenny Smith prevented a tackle from him. The co-hosts were also racing to the big board at the time.

A couple of minutes after Kenny Smith sent out Shaquille O'Neal into the Christmas Tree, the Hall of Fame big guy desired more. Ernie Johnson challenged O'Neal that he wouldn't dive head first into the tree.

If you return a decade back, a Christmas tree fell under Shaw. While he was trying to strike a shot inside the studio, a guy wearing a Chris Bosh mask pushed the tree into the four-time champ. It was the height of Shaw's beef with Bosh.

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Charles Barkley protected Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith from haters who were stating that their christmas tree incident last Tuesday was scripted. It needs to likewise be noted that Tuesday's incidents were not the very first time Shaquille O'Neal crashed into a Christmas tree. Seven years earlier, O'Neal was sent out flying after Kenny Smith prevented a tackle from him. If you go back a year ago, a Christmas tree fell into Shaw.