Whether you are a fan of the NBA or not, it’s hard to argue that the NBA on TNT studio crew of Shaquille O’ Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley are matched by anyone out there.
The reason for the show’s success: you could see anything when you tune in. Sure, there’s plenty of analysis and a full breakdown of all things hoops. However, the crew has fun. For instance, they’re in a wrestling ring on Thursday night’s episode. That should be your clue this is a video you need to see.
And that’s when things got rowdy. Next, Shaq tackles Barkley; and he’s quite relentless on his broadcast partner.
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Still, the crew offered some basketball talk before the fracas began.
In addition, to tie in with our most recent GMS Podcast; the crew on TNT gives their thoughts on ‘load management’ which has suddenly become a thing.
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Here’s what Charles Barkley had to say about Kawhi Leonard’s load management:
“Just say you don’t want to play back-to-back. Let’s be honest with the fans. I do not think there’s an injury.”
Then, Kenny Smith added his thoughts to the mix.
“I will side with Charles on this. He’s not medically hurt. However, here’s a guy who missed a whole season and was scared he could miss the whole season. They don’t want him to have the workload. Still, I would be like we play Sacremento, the Knicks, Orlando. Those are the teams you sit him against. You don’t sit him against the Greek Freak!”
Certainly, load management is a topic that won’t go away anytime soon. Remember, Milwaukee beat the Clippers in Los Angeles in a game that Leonard sat out due to the most recent title for a Coache’s Decision DNP.
