Charles Barkley Roasts Shaq over Kash Patel Connection

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

Charles Barkley joked about Shaq hanging out with FBI Director Kash Patel during "Inside the NBA" coverage, leaving host Ernie Johnson and the entire crew laughing.

Barkley Jokes About Shaq’s FBI Ties on ‘Inside the NBA’ Season Opener

During Wednesday's NBA season-opening broadcast from Atlanta, Charles Barkley joked about Shaquille O'Neal's recent ties to FBI Director Kash Patel, referencing O'Neal's September designation as an honorary FBI special agent.

Charles Barkley jokingly warns 'Inside the NBA' crew about Shaquille O'Neal's FBI connection - NEW YORK TIMES POST

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Charles Barkley pokes fun at Shaquille O’Neal over his surprising connection to FBI Director Kash Patel: ‘That’s dangerous!’

Charles Barkley couldn’t resist poking fun at his Inside the NBA co-host Shaquille O’Neal over his surprising connection to FBI Director Kash Patel. On Wednesday, October 21, Barkley teased O’Neal about spending time with Patel, quipping that the NBA legend was now “dangerous” to be around.  Honorary FBI title  Shaquille O’Neal received the title of honorary FBI special agent. BY: ESPN/YOUTUBE In September, Patel attended a ceremony honoring the…

Charles Barkley roasts Shaq over Kash Patel connection

Less than an hour into Inside the NBA coverage of the 2026-27 season, the always-honest Charles Barkley said something that caught host Ernie Johnson off guard. During the NBA Tip-Off pregame show ahead of Wednesday night’s ESPN NBA doubleheader, Barkley mentioned that Shaquille O’Neal knows FBI Director Kash Patel. The way Barkley delivered the point…

“That’s Dangerous”: Charles Barkley’s Comments on FBI Director Kash Patel Leaves Kenny Smith Surprised

If Shaq needed any more proof his buddy is retiring, Charles Barkley’s no-holds-barred, I’m-already-outta-here humor proved it. With Inside the NBA back for the 2026-27 season, potentially Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson’s final season, a farewell was not the theme. It was Shaquille O’Neal’s latest offseason escapade. The Inside Guys’ return to a more consistent […]