Charles Barkley jokingly warns 'Inside the NBA' crew about Shaquille O'Neal's FBI connection

Charles Barkley roasted Shaq for hanging out with FBI Director Kash Patel during the "Inside the NBA" pregame show, leaving the entire crew laughing.
Charles Barkley jokingly warns 'Inside the NBA' crew about Shaquille O'Neal's FBI connection

Charles Barkley joked on the “NBA Tip-Off” show that Shaquille O’Neal knows FBI Director Kash Patel, hinting at O’Neal’s recent honorary FBI special agent status. The comment caused laughter among the show’s crew, including host Ernie Johnson and analyst Kenny Smith. Barkley referenced Patel’s September post on X, which announced O’Neal became an honorary FBI Special Agent.

  • Charles Barkley teased Shaquille O’Neal about his connection to FBI Director Kash Patel.
  • Barkley’s joke referenced O’Neal’s recent appointment as an honorary FBI special agent.
  • The comment led to laughter from the “Inside the NBA” crew.
  • Shaquille O’Neal had previously joked about arresting Charles Barkley during his graduation ceremony.
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