Over the years, NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have developed an undeniable bond on and off the court. Their playful banter on ‘Inside the NBA’ has entertained fans for years, but their friendship goes deeper than just teasing.

Charles Barkley loves to tease Shaquille O'Neal

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal ( Images Credit: Getty Images)

A surprising element of their relationship is the connection between their families. O’Neal and Barkley discovered that their mothers had been best friends for over 20 years, bringing the two NBA legends closer.

While the friendship is strong, Barkley never misses a chance to poke fun at Shaq during their time together on ‘Inside the NBA.’ In a recent appearance on ‘Fox Sports 910 Phoenix’, the former Houston Rockets star explained why he enjoys teasing Shaq so much.


He is a good dude. He is a little sensitive, but I love bringing it; I love riding him,” Barkley said with a laugh.

Shaquille O’Neal Responds to Charles Barkley’s Claim About Caitlin Clark

Recently, Charles Barkley shared a bold claim regarding WNBA star Caitlin Clark. Barkley suggested that some in the WNBA may feel a sense of petty jealousy toward Clark due to her rising popularity.

This week, Shaquille O’Neal weighed in on the topic during an interview with ‘US Today Sports’ Sports Seriously.’ O’Neal acknowledged that professional jealousy exists in all fields, including sports, but believes it’s not as harsh as Barkley made it sound.

This week, Shaquille O’Neal weighed in on the topic during an interview with ‘US Today Sports’ Sports Seriously.’ O’Neal acknowledged that professional jealousy exists in all fields, including sports, but believes it’s not as harsh as Barkley made it sound.