“Shaq’s Been Swept 7 Times!”: Charles Barkley Deflects Comedian Nate Bargatze’s Trash Talk to Shaquille O’Neal

TNT Sports highly awaited contest The Match: Superstars took place recently.

Sitting at the commentary table, Charles Barkley was constantly going at Blake Griffin, having fun at his expense while he was on the greens.

After enjoying their banter for a while, comedian Nate Bargatze decided to join in.

Bargatze was paired up with Griffin for the game and their team was down three at one point.

Sensing an opportunity, the comedian asked a question to roast Barkley, Youve been three down a lot, what would you say we should do? Barkley didnt waste any time recognizing the intention behind that question.

Instead of giving him an answer, the former NBA star bragged about never being swept in his entire career.

The Chuckster said , Just for the record, Ive never been swept.

But Barkley couldnt leave it at that.

He went on to drag Shaquille ONeal into the conversation.

He suggested that the comedian should seek such advice from Shaq as he has had plenty of experience being three down in a series.

He said, Shaq has been swept like seven times.

Ive never been down three zip in a series, Nate.

Shaqs the one, hes been swept seven times.

Even after being advised by Ernie Johnson that he doesnt need bring Shaq into this, Barkley wasnt willing to stop.

He considers himself a great player, how the hell you get swept seven times if youre a great player? Barkley added.

Although Sir Charles misrepresented the figure as Shaq has been swept six times, its still a big dent in the four-time NBA Champions Hall of Fame career.

Shaquille ONeals history of getting swept Getting swept in a series is an experience that most great athletes have had.

Interestingly, Shaq is tied with Pau Gasol for the most sweeps in NBA history.

The Hall of Famer was swept by the Indiana Pacers in the 1994 playoffs.

The following year, he made his way into the NBA Finals with the Orlando Magic, but Hakeem Olajuwons Rockets swept them in the 1995 NBA Finals.

Shaq was then swept by the Chicago Bulls in the 1996 Conference Finals.

Then he went to the Lakers in 1996.

However, the trend of getting swept didnt end with the trade.

His was swept by the Jazz in the 1998 Conference Finals and then by the Spurs in 1999.

The 2007 postseason with the Miami Heat was the last time when Shaq got swept.

Thats more than enough ammo to last Charles Barkley a lifetime..

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