April 10th 2025.
During a recent visit to San Antonio, Texas, Charles Barkley found himself at the center of a playful roast session while participating in a game of Pop The Balloon. Known for his quick wit and sharp tongue, Barkley struggled to keep up with a group of local women who were determined to take him down a notch.
His co-host on NBA on TNT, Kenny Smith, joined him for the game, which was based on a popular YouTube dating show that has since been adapted into a Netflix series. As they prepared to compete, Barkley couldn't help but comment on the women's appearance, a habit that has been known to offend some in the past.
But it was the women who had the last laugh as they unleashed a series of jokes aimed at Barkley's weight, lack of muscle, and the fact that he never won an NBA championship. They even playfully accused him of trying to steal the spotlight, which Smith couldn't help but agree with.
Despite the onslaught of jokes, Barkley kept a good attitude and laughed along with the women. However, he did express some frustration when they all popped their balloons upon his arrival. Even as the last two women followed suit, Barkley couldn't help but take a playful jab at his friend Shaquille O'Neal, saying, "Shaq ain't got no muscles either, he's just big."
One woman in particular caught Barkley's attention when she explained that she preferred men with more muscle, which led to a hilarious back-and-forth between the two about Shaq's physique. Another woman joked about Barkley's lack of championship rings, to which he responded with good humor, "I can't give you a ring if I don't have one myself."
But it was the woman who poked fun at Barkley's golf swing that really got him. He jokingly admitted that he was sensitive about his golf skills and couldn't help but laugh along with everyone else.
As the game came to an end, one young woman complimented Barkley on his sense of humor but admitted that she wasn't attracted to him. Ever the comedian, Barkley replied, "That's okay, when you get older, you'll be looking for a personality and a bank account."
The playful segment was just a glimpse of what fans can expect as NBA on TNT makes its move to ESPN this fall. With Barkley, Smith, O'Neal, and Ernie Johnson at the helm, there's sure to be plenty of laughter and good-natured ribbing to come. In fact, Barkley recently made headlines when he donated $100,000 towards a New Orleans prep school, proving that he truly has a heart of gold underneath all of that smack talk.
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