Charles Barkley
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We can hang out with who the hell we want to.”
Charles Barkley · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-22
Barkley told O'Neal they can hang out with whoever they want, following the joke about O'Neal's FBI connection.
“Hey, Kenny. Should we be standing this close to Shaq?”
Charles Barkley · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-22
During Wednesday night's "NBA Tip-Off" pregame show, Barkley jokingly asked Kenny Smith if they should be standing close to Shaquille O'Neal.
“He’s been hanging out with Kash Patel,”
Charles Barkley · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-22
Barkley casually suggested that Shaquille O'Neal has been hanging out with FBI Director Kash Patel, prompting laughter from the crew.
“I got your back, big fella,”
Charles Barkley · said 2026-10-21 · reported 2026-10-22
Barkley reassured O'Neal that he had his back amid the joking discussion about O'Neal's connection to FBI Director Kash Patel.