“You’re going to give Shaq heart attack one day!” Stephen A. Smith confronts Charles Barkley on women of San Antonio

Charles Barkley often teases San Antonio residents about their weight.

“You’re going to give Shaq heart attack one day!” Stephen A. Smith confronts Charles Barkley on women of San Antonio

Stephen A. Smith (Left), Shaquille O’Neal (Middle), Charles Barkley (Right) (via Open Source/X)

Charles Barkley felt that certain cities embraced him while others showed disdain. Delving into this intriguing dynamic during a conversation with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, the Philadelphia 76ers legend shed light on his perception.

Notably, one city stood out for its animosity: San Antonio. Barkley, in particular, seized every opportunity to jest about the women of San Antonio, consistently evoking laughter from Shaquille O’Neal.

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Smith believed this would soon turn out badly for the Big Shaq. While discussing several cities that harbored animosity towards Barkley, Smith shared:

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We all know which city hates you the most right? The damn San Antonio. I think you gonna give Shaq a heart attack one day on the show, every time you bring up those big women in San Antonio man. He might be the first person on the history of television that’s going to die from a heart attack from laughing so damn hard because of the way you get on San Antonio women.
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Barkley surprised viewers by apologizing to San Antonio for his past jokes, only to follow up with another jest. Shaq’s laughter showed his disbelief, as Barkley often teased San Antonio residents about weight. Smith’s warning suggests Barkley’s tendency to revisit these jokes during TNT’s coverage of Spurs games, despite Johnson’s efforts to avoid the topic.

Charles Barkley calls out current generation of NBA players

Charles Barkley, renowned for his outspoken and unfiltered nature, has sparked debate once again, questioning the perceived softness of this generation. His humor and honesty sometimes rub people the wrong way, leading to controversies with players like Kevin Durant and LeBron James.

Charles Barkley has had his fair share of controversial views about how men should behave
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In a recent episode of the Stephen A. Smith show, Barkley briefly discussed his approach as a sports analyst. He openly expressed frustration with the current generational culture, which he feels stifles honest dialogue and critique. He said:

I am going to do my job. I ain’t worried about what these fools think of me. I’ve never gotten on tv and said anything personal about a guy. If I’m asked a question, I’m going to be honest. Man, this generation, man, they are so sensitive.

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Barkley emphasizes the importance of honesty in his role as a sports analyst, stating that his success stems from his expertise rather than just offering hot takes. Despite potential backlash, he remains unfazed, asserting that his critiques are about players as professionals rather than individuals. Furthermore, he isn’t shy about praising players when deserved, as seen in his recent acknowledgment of LeBron James’s remarkable story despite past controversies.

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