There are many sports TV shows out there but not many can match the level of NBA on TNT’s “Inside The NBA” show. The show is hosted by Ernie Johnson. But it’s the analysts that make it amazing.
The trio of Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith make it far more enjoyable. While basketball fans certainly tune in to the show to watch the hot takes about the sport, there is something else that polarises the crowd towards it.
It’s the comedy element that analysts pour into the show that simply makes fans glue to their TV screen when it’s on. Among the three analysts, Charles Barkley is arguably the funniest one and more often than not he is not even trying to be funny.
For example, once Chuck revealed that he has never sent an e-mail in his life. He provided the reason for it was to talk to people the old-fashioned way, which was behind their backs.
Barkley gave fans another comedic gold moment in the recent episode of the show. But this time, the joke was laced with NSFW content. Chuck started his sentence by saying “Speaking of coming.” Now, it is a perfectly normal statement, but the rest of the crew perceived it the other way.
Charles Barkley “Speaking of coming” pic.twitter.com/FSQYt868e9
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) May 5, 2022
The entire crew burst into laughter and couldn’t speak for a few seconds. Upon seeing this clip, many NBA fans reacted to Chuck being hilarious once again.
I have no idea what's it like behind the scenes, obviously, but their job appears to be a dream job! Commenting on basketball while having fun doing it…DREAM JOB!!!!
— JoeQ3 (@marcusomegagen1) May 5, 2022
I love watching older guys kick and have fun. Especially the inside guys. My all time fav well two. When Chuck did the Texas lady rant(churros) and or the Sun's horrible concession stand food.
— James Myles (@JamesMy69486637) May 5, 2022
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— ekv88 (@Emil_Varghese0) May 5, 2022
Emmy winning
— rpjpaints (@rpjpaints) May 5, 2022
https://twitter.com/kind_seal/status/1522090272632541184https://twitter.com/CactusJackAZ/status/1522082499857371136
The funniest shit is that Ernie really egging it on 😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/rYU6pDDAa4
— Mars Blackmon (@NyckkFury) May 5, 2022
Best show on television. https://t.co/47VYEoBCxG
— Pat Driscoll (@patdsez) May 5, 2022
It truly is the best pre and post game show lol, covering all angles https://t.co/CXgohBfFt7
— Joe Andre (@fantasyjoejoe12) May 5, 2022
We’ll never get a show like this in our lifetime again, truly one of a kind 😂 https://t.co/jdWx5ZvLEt
— Jonas (@jonasdevera7) May 5, 2022
They been wildin lately 😂😂😂 https://t.co/if7egW2hdG
— Mon-Ralphio Saperstein (@just_montea) May 5, 2022
As most fans pointed out ‘Inside The NBA’ is arguably the greatest sports show airing right now. Just think of all the backstage jokes that the crew must crack if that’s what they get away with on national TV.
Regardless we hope that the show continues airing for several years so that we keep getting such hilarious moments from our favorite analysts.
