Tag Archives: Charles Barkley
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Charles Barkley and Allen Iverson Kidnap Andrew Bynum in Funny Animated Sketch (Video)
Is there any bigger disappointment in the NBA this season than Andrew Bynum in Philadelphia? After having the best year of his career last year with the Lakers, the 76ers brought the 25-year-old, 7-foot center to Philadelphia in the offseason as part of the three-way deal that sent Dwight Howard to L.A., and almost immediately [...]
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Charles Barkley Interrupts the Phoenix Weather Forecast (Video)
Charles Barkley has been on television since 2000. In fact, pretty soon his television career on TNT will be longer than his NBA career. So by now, you would expect the guy to be pretty comfortable in front of a camera. And yet, when Chuck stopped by the local ABC affiliate in Phoenix recently to [...]
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The 50 Best Sports GIFs of 2012
Yesterday we brought you the best sports memes of 2012. Today we bring you the best sports animated GIFs of 2012. Because, you know, it’s mid-December, and that’s what you do in mid-December—”best of” lists. Anyway, like yesterday’s list, we’re not trying simply to find the definitive moments, plays, or stories. Sure, these moments, plays, [...]
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Bob Costas, Charles Barkley and John McEnroe Discuss Gun Control on “Costas Tonight” (Video)
On Sunday night, venerable NBC sportscaster Bob Costas touched off a firestorm of criticism when he used his weekly one-minute commentary during halftime of Sunday Night Football to bring up the hot-button issue of gun control. Obviously, this was a response to the horrible murder-suicide by Kansas City Chiefs player Jovan Belcher on Saturday. At [...]
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Watch Charles Barkley Sing “End Of The Road” With Boyz II Men (Video)
Charles Barkley may very well be a jack of all trades, and a master of none (except basketball, or course). Sure, the dude can play golf, perform a push-up and sing, but it doesn’t appear as though he is capable of doing any of those things well. We have provided proof of his inability to golf [...]
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Much-Hyped “Dream Team” Documentary Airs This Wednesday (Video)
Hey, remember the Dream Team? You do? Well sorry, but you’re old. This summer, the 2012 London Olympics will mark the Dream Team’s 20th anniversary. In case you’re not old and have no idea what the Dream Team is, I’m talking about the 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball team. It was a big deal [...]
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TNT’s Ernie Johnson Is Not Impressed with His Halftime Notes (Video)
You gotta hand it to the folks behind TNT’s NBA Playoff coverage. They’ve assembled a charismatic bunch of analysts, and they give them free reign to do or say whatever they want. I mean, these dudes always keep it real. The morning after a game, you’re just as likely to see highlights of their intermission [...]
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Fat 76ers Fan Distracts Kevin Garnett, Challenges Charles Barkley (Video)
If you thought Charles Barkley’s showing during the NBA on TNT’s “Shirts Off Contest” was a frightening sight, you ain’t seen nothing yet. During Game Three between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers last night, one fan inside the Wells Fargo Center challenged Barkley to a Shirt’s Off Contest of his own, as he [...]
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The OKC Thunder’s Contortionist Halftime Show Was Just Awkward (GIFs)
The NBA on TNT halftime crew are no strangers to awkwardness. That fact was evident when they decided to stage a “Shirts-Off Contest” between Charles Barkley and Shaq on Tuesday, and it was reinforced once again during halftime of yesterday’s Game Two showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers. Between their [...]
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Charles Barkley Loves the Shake Weights (GIF)
Hey, did you watch Game 2 of that Pacers-Heat playoff series the other day? Because I did, and it was revolting. Not the game itself, mind you. That was great—Indiana won 78-75. No, I’m talking about Charles Barkley’s use of a shake weight during the halftime show. Totally uncalled for. And the funny thing is, [...]
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Shaq Continues To Bring Down ‘Inside The NBA’ With This ‘Workout’ (Video)
When you’re making Charles Barkley appear as the straight, professional guy, you’re probably doing something wrong. Though Shaq was arguably the biggest star in the NBA, save for Michael Jordan, being a big star doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to add a bunch to a lauded studio show that has won five Emmys. While he’s [...]
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Nikki “Hoopz” Alexander Does A Backflip Off Shaq’s Stomach (Video)
In an effort to spice up their programming, the NBA on TNT has organized a “Shirts Off” contest between Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley for May 15. We have already heard all about Barkley’s efforts to lose weight and get back into shape, and during halftime of last night’s game between the New York Knicks [...]
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Jerry “The King” Lawler Piledrives A Clippers Fan At The Grizzlies’ Game (Video)
The Western Conference Quarterfinal battle between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Memphis Grizzlies was expected to be physical. That was certainly the case between the whistles during Game 2 last night, as the Clippers’ Mo Williams, Eric Bledsoe and Nick Young all sustained injuries at some point during the Grizzlies’ 105-98 victory. And it [...]
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Charles Barkley Thinks “It’s A Joke” That Lamar Odom Is Getting Paid (Video)
During halftime of last night’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors, Charles Barkley voiced his opinion regarding the Lamar Odom situation, as he believes it is “a joke” that Odom will get paid $1-million to sit at home next month after being let go by the Mavericks. And Charles isn’t the [...]
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Charles Barkley Dressed In Drag For Weight Watchers Commercial (Video)
I’m giving two thumbs up to the brains behind this Weight Watchers commercial, as they were smart enough to know that while Charles Barkley alone is capable of grabbing the attention of most, Charles Barkley dressed in drag is capable of grabbing the attention of all! Barkley has been shedding the pounds ever since he [...]
