Charles Barkley Leaves Shaq Laughing, Says ‘We Need a Piano’ After His NBA Outfit Choice on TNT

NBA icons Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal laughed at the latter’s attire choice on Friday night.

TNT Sports analysts delivered some of the usual comedy gold during their latest show.

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Shaq and Chuck were on air as part of TNT’s coverage of the NBA play-in tournament.

And Shaq, 52, seemingly donned one of his best outfits to mark the start of the season finale.

The four-time NBA champion looked dapper in his gold and black suit.

He wore a black shirt and tie along with a gold and black jacket in a fashion statement.

And that didn’t go unnoticed with his “Inside the NBA” sparring partner Barkley, 61.

The pair took their usual seats on either end of the TNT studio.

Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith completed the quartet during coverage of the Western Conference play-in matchup.

TNT was looking forward to the Sacramento Kings facing the New Orleans Pelicans for a spot in the playoffs.

And Barkley said, “I love you, Liberace. You’re okay.”

Barkley and Johnson then debated whether viewers would know who Liberace was.

Shaq has also been compared to New York Knicks icon Walt “Clyde” Frazier, known for his loud suits.

The former Lakers and Heat star laughed off Barkley’s comments.

And Chuck added, “You’re okay, Liberace – we need a piano.”

Barkley was referring to the American pianist and singer Liberace, who has died aged 67.

He was one of America’s most popular artists during the 1940s and 1950s.

TNT will broadcast NBA playoff games alongside ESPN and NBA TV.

They are the home of the Western Conference Finals – which will take place in the second half of May.

The NBA playoffs begin on Saturday with four games and the other four series begin on Sunday.

TNT will have a doubleheader on Sunday night to begin coverage of the playoffs.

It will feature the Milwaukee Bucks against the Indiana Pacers, followed by the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder.

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