NBA legend Charles Barkley, 61, was the target of a playful prank on TNT Sports’ “Inside the NBA” when pounds of salad, including kale, were unceremoniously dumped onto his desk in celebration of Earth Day. As host Ernie Johnson explained the gesture, Barkley remained unimpressed, picking up a handful of the leafy greens and declaring, “Kale is not even a real thing; it’s just overpriced lettuce.” His plea for salad dressing fell on deaf ears, and the situation escalated when co-host Shaquille O’Neal, 52, approached from behind with a massive portion of kale in his hand. “Eat it right up,” Shaq bellowed, offering a side of ranch dressing amidst fits of laughter. “He’s never ate a vegetable. He never eats his vegetables, man. C’mon, eat some vegetables,” remarked Kenny Smith. Barkley’s relief was palpable when the segment ended, and he reiterated his request for dressing with a bewildered expression. Viewers took to social media to express their amusement, with one fan commenting, “The BEST group on television….and it’s not even close,” and another adding, “Great Stuff We Love This Show.”
Charles Barkley Despises Kale, Goes on Hilarious Rant on TNT
