Charles Barkley did what Charles Barkley does. He said exactly what he thought and did not care who flinched. We all know he was talking directly to Colin Cowherd and some others who suggest that ESPN (in cahoots with the NBA) has buried the show.
When outside noise tried to spin a conspiracy about Inside the NBA and their new home on ESPN, he shut it down on air with pure unapologetic Chuck energy. This is why the show works. It is not polished or cautious. It’s honest. Do their takes and hits about the NBA rubbed some people the wrong way? Yes. It is real basketball talk from people who have lived it. But they need to get over the fact that 7 footers, in today’s NBA, take 3 point shots!!! And are proficient shooters from that range.
Barkley doesn’t sell takes. He tells the truth as he sees it and that raw authenticity is what keeps Inside the NBA must watch TV (even though it should have been on much more than it has been so far during this NBA season). The one thing we’re looking forward to, is Charles, Shaq, Kenny, and Ernie live this June from the NBA Finals.
But one thing for sure. The show is much shorter and with less shenanigans, which we miss.
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