Every project begins with the small details. Kendrick Perkins took a dig at Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley, suggesting that their NBA game-watching habits may be lacking. Shaq fired back, and now the entire TNT crew has united to make things difficult for the ESPN analyst.
During the playoff fitness challenge, Chuck and Shaq were put to the test by the TNT crew on Thursday. In the climax of the show, Chuck delivers a powerful punch to a boxing bag, with Kendrick Perkins’ face as the target. Chuck humorously refers to him as a “roach,” in response to Perkins’ remarks about their NBA knowledge.
The 11-time NBA All-Star had more in store. He proceeded to post the clip on Instagram, playfully poking fun at Perkins’ NBA statistics once again.
In a manner reminiscent of a market research analyst, the NBA pro-turned-ESPN analyst wasted no time in offering a subtle warning to Charles Barkley on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Charles Barkley and Kendrick Perkins in the NBA
Chuck and Perkins had successful careers. Barkley had an impressive 16-season career, while Perkins had a solid 14-year run. Although he hasn’t won an NBA championship, Barkley has received recognition as a league MVP and has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame.
However, Perkins has achieved the impressive feat of winning one championship ring throughout his career. Yet, their NBA journeys took contrasting paths. Charles Barkley was known for his tenacity on the court, always finding ways to score points. Throughout his NBA career, he maintained an impressive average of 22.1 points per game.
In addition, he displayed exceptional rebounding skills and was selected for the NBA All-Star team a remarkable 11 times. He also participated in the playoffs an impressive 13 times, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in the NBA.
On the other hand, Perkins, with a modest 5.4 points per game average, has an impressive resume. At the age of 39, this individual achieved the remarkable feat of winning the NBA Championship title with the 2008 Celtics.
Furthermore, they displayed their exceptional skills by making it to the NBA Finals with three additional teams: Boston, Oklahoma City, and Cleveland. Their divergent professional paths serve as a reminder that success and a lasting impact in the league can be achieved through various means.
