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“Shaquille O’Neal, nobody from the hood uses a fork as a toothpick!”: Charles Barkley was flabbergasted at the Lakers legend inhaling a burrito in 35 seconds

Samir Mehdi
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“Shaquille O’Neal, nobody from the hood uses a fork as a toothpick!”: Charles Barkley was flabbergasted at the Lakers legend inhaling a burrito in 35 seconds

Shaquille O’Neal was challenged by the NBAonTNT crew to eat a burrito as fast as he could, shocking them by eating it in 35 seconds. 

The NBAonTNT crew knew that the second they signed Charles Barkley to be a part of ‘Inside the NBA’ that they had something. Fast-forward a little over a decade and lightning would strike twice as they managed to snag Shaquille O’Neal following his retirement due to an Achilles tear and the chemistry between the two was instant. 

Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith recently talked about how it took Shaq time to adjust as he was trying too hard to be entertaining all in a bid to catch up to him and Chuck. After a year or two, the Los Angeles Lakers legend understood his role didn’t force anything like he used to. 

Ever since he got the hang of it, that 4-some has been gracing our televisions and providing us with some of the greatest sports commentary in the history of, well, sports. 

At the helm of it all are Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley, two guys who go at one another night in and night out but deep down have a brother-like connection deeper than we could ever comprehend.

Also read: Shaq Net Worth 2022: How much is Shaquille O’Neal worth?

Shaquille O’Neal devours a burrito on NBAonTNT. 

The antics that the ‘Inside the NBA’ guys get up to became instant classics the second that they air on TV and the sole reason for that is it’s because they are the ones indulging in them. A simple segment about Shaquille O’Neal eating a burrito turned into one of the funniest bits you’ll see in the realm of sports commentary. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhX3i5QHB5g

Everything from Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith roasting him for eating it in 35 seconds to Chuck getting at him for using a fork as a toothpick, the mere minute long clip had it all. 

It’s safe to say that when any one of them decides to retire (Barkley is a mere year or two away from it unfortunately), it will be quite the dispiriting day for us all.

Also read: “We are best friends Charles Barkley whether you like it or not”: Millionaire Shaquille O’Neal shockingly brought a gift hamper for Chuck, one of which said ‘best basketball player’

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi

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Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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