The clash between Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith is a rivalry that demands attention.
In a collaboration between ESPN and TNT for the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament on Thursday, the dynamic personalities from both networks took center stage early in the broadcast.
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Specifically, Charles Barkley from TNT called out Stephen A. Smith from ESPN, with the two networks occupying separate stages in Las Vegas. Barkley’s spirited rant, delivered in a seemingly joking manner, elicited cheers and laughter from the audience.
“If you come over here with all that loud a– talking,” Barkley exclaimed into the microphone. “Hey, this ain’t First Take, this is gonna be the first a– whooping you take.”
Smith burst into laughter upon hearing the NBA legend’s playful challenge.
NBA fans thoroughly enjoyed the crossover between ESPN and TNT, expressing enthusiasm for the mix of these charismatic personalities on the national stage. Some even called for a repeat of the crossover during the NBA Finals in June.
When it comes to neutralizing Stephen A. Smith, Charles Barkley seems to be the one who can pull it off.
