Charles Barkley, renowned for his basketball prowess and now celebrated as a top analyst, recently brought laughs to the Inside the NBA podcast with his trivia mishaps. Despite his stellar career, Barkley’s struggles with recalling statistics left fans amused and surprised.

In a game show segment, Barkley’s guess of 976 as his total career games played fell flat, leading to disappointment all around. His inability to recall numbers sparked amusement, with Chuck himself adding to the humor by choosing the incorrect answer yet again.

However, Barkley’s memory proved sharper in unexpected ways. Despite his trivia blunders, he surprised everyone by perfectly recalling lines from a Gillette commercial he had filmed thirty years ago, showcasing a different side to his memory skills.

Barkley perfectly remembered the lines from a Gillette commercial

When Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal team up for podcast interviews, their banter adds another layer of entertainment. The duo playfully tease each other about past mistakes, with Shaq often targeted for his infamous free-throw skills.

Shaq’s appearance in the movie “SAW,” where his life was saved by a missed free throw, provides fodder for hilarious anecdotes and friendly ribbing between the two NBA legends.

As Barkley’s trivia missteps and Shaq’s movie misadventures continue to entertain fans, their dynamic partnership on and off the court remains a highlight of the NBA landscape.