TNT’s “Inside the NBA” typically features doubleheaders every Tuesday and Thursday. After the Purple and Gold’s heartbreaking playoff loss, the team was asked to analyze the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round loss to the Denver Nuggets.
After the game, Charles Barkley couldn’t help but criticize LeBron James. Although he did not condemn King’s performance in Game 5, he took issue with his antics after the game.
After Game 5 of the Lakers-Nuggets series ended at 12:30 a.m. ET, the Inside the NBA panel had to wait until the players finished their postgame interviews. After being eliminated in the playoffs, millions of basketball fans wanted to know what LeBron James thought about the game and his plans. However, Bron took too long to attend the post-game press conference, making Chuck impatient.
Despite his anger, Barkley assured viewers that the TNT team would cover James’ interview. He was so confident that he offered Shaq a $1 bet.
“We’re not leaving America until LeBron comes out and speaks. Shaq, I bet you a dollar there’s no chance you’re going to disappear from TV without the King speaking.” I guarantee it. ”
A round mound of rebounds already solved the same problem for the Lakers megastar. After losing Game 3, Barkley was upset because he wanted James to get out of the shower early,
I’m going to stay on TV until LeBron comes out of the shower, because I’ve got things to do. hey. ” However, Barkley was likely still waiting for James’ comment, and unfortunately the team was only able to respond to Dervin Ham’s comments after the game. Time ran out and TNT was unable to air interviews with the players. Therefore, assuming Shaq accepted the bet, Sir Charles lost his $1.