Inside the NBA’s chaotic brilliance might never be the same. Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith have spent over two decades turning post-game analysis into late-night television gold. Their show is much more than just commentary. That formula of personality, comedy and culture, perfected under the freedom of TNT, now faces a major test with ESPN acquiring the NBA rights and licensing Inside this fall.

Barkley, never one to hold back, has made it clear: he’s got serious doubts about what happens next. And in doing so, he sent a very pointed message but to two of the biggest names in basketball, Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

Barkley dropped a gem aimed at a recent sit down with George Kittle , on the “King” and a six-time champion turned “special c

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