Stephen Curry threw a slight jab at NBA legend Charles Barkley in a latest interview. The Warriors guard omits the NBA on TNT host when he was given a query about whom to provide his Championship rings to.
Curry is coming into his fifteenth season within the NBA with an already stacked resume of 4 Championships underneath his belt. In distinction to the Splash brother’s immense success, Charles Barkley had by no means received a Championship ring and was capable of make the NBA Finals solely as soon as regardless of boasting a Hall-Of-Fame profession within the league.
The Chef appeared in a latest episode of Big Boy TV. Curry was requested which ringless NBA legend he would select to share his 4 NBA Championship rings with. The query initially appeared to have taken Curry unexpectedly: “What a question. That’s a great question. I’ve never answered this question before,” Curry responded.
Without losing a beat Curry jokingly omits the NBA on TNT host Charles Barkley, “It would not be Charles Barkley.” Curry then proceeded to select two legendary guards for his reply, the Phoenix Suns MVP Steve Nash and Pacers sharpshooter Reggie Miller.
Curry mentioned “Can I pick two people? I would pick Steve Nash and I would pick, ooh Reggie Miller.” He additionally commented on how lengthy the checklist of ringless NBA legends is, “Absolutely, that list is pretty insane.”’
Curry’s touch upon Barkley appears to be extra of a light-hearted joke than a knock on the legend. The two are shut mates exterior the league, with the 2 additionally taking part within the latest American Century Championship, a celeb golf event.
Big Boy: “If you were to take one of your rings and give it to someone who doesn’t have a ring, who would you give it to?”
Steph Curry: “It would not be Charles Barkley… I would pick Steve Nash & I would pick Reggie Miller.”
Thoughts? 🤔
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 25, 2023
Charles Barkley just isn’t involved about his RINGLESS basketball profession
Barkley boasted one of many richest NBA resumes having made the All-Star sport 11 occasions, the All-NBA group 11 occasions, and was the MVP for the 1992-93 season. However, the spherical mound of rebound lacks an important accolade in his profession achievements, a championship ring.
To be truthful, Chuck by no means acquired a good shot at a championship, whereas his closest try got here within the 93′ season, the identical he received his MVP. The Suns did take the Bulls to Game 6 however Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls have been simply an excessive amount of for Barkley to deal with alone.
Barkley attributed the Jordan-led Bulls for his failure complaining that he by no means performed on a contending group. Chuck did play for Houston within the latter half of his profession, however by no means got here near reaching the NBA Finals. “If I could’ve went to a real good team, I would’ve won the championship too,” Barkley commented.
NBA PLUMBER MOMENT: Charles Barkley
In 1993, MVP, Charles Barkley carried Phoenix previous Seattle to the Suns’ first Finals look in 17 yrs and 2nd in its historical past
Barkley delivered “my best game ever” and arguably the best G7 efficiency in NBA Conf Finals historical past
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— Apex Jones (@ApexJones22) June 20, 2023
Although Barkley stays ringless, he’s nonetheless among the best forwards to ever grace the hardwood, and the legend mentioned that he’s not bothered by it. “But man, I gave it all I had. I did the best that I could. And I sleep good at night about what I accomplished in sports.” Chuck’s legacy expands way over simply his NBA profession, as he’s now co-host with Shaquille O’Neal on the NBA on TNT present.
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