‘Show some respect’ – Shaq makes $1 million offer to Charles Barkley but only on one condition
$1 million is pocket change to Shaquille O'Neal.
The Big Aristotle is one of the richest players in NBA history with an estimated net worth of $500m -- which is still significantly less than one forgotten Pistons star.
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Nevertheless, Shaq Diesel is known to flaunt his exorbitant wealth, routinely making eye-popping bets with co-analyst Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA.
Tuesday night was no different, amid all the chaos surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Haliburton's dad's heated altercation -- which the former has since apologized for -- following the Pacers' 119-118 Game 5 victory over the Bucks.
Shaq and Chuck went at it over that fiery exchange, but were all smiles during EJ's Neat-O Stat of the Night.
The usually unsullied segment was sponsored by ShoSum, a clothing line that exists to empower athletes and inspire anyone living an active lifestyle.
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The brand had two representatives inside the TNT studio to present the crew with various gifts and apparel.
Shaq then pulled out what appeared to be a tight black vest, saying he bought it especially for Barkley.
"Put this on right now Charles and I'll give you $1 million," the four-time NBA champion said.
"I'm not wearing that," Barkley bluntly replied.
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"Charles, listen," a determined O'Neal said. "If you put this on I'll give you $1 million to your favorite charity right now."
"No I'm not putting that on," Charles responded with a wry smile.
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"Show some respect."
"Show some grit!" Kenny Smith exclaimed.
"I don't think that will fit," Chuck honestly admitted.
This isn't the first time Shaq has offered his colleague and fellow NBA legend the opportunity to net some cold hard cash.
Back in November, Shaq and Chuck were previewing the Cleveland Cavaliers' regular-season showdown with the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics.
And Shaq was very confident about the result, making a $5 million bet.
“Cavs by 10," he declared and Barkley immediately bit.
“Bet How much? $2 million," he said.
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The NBA Cup wager eventually made its way to $5million as both men refused to back down.
"This dude has never paid a bet in 20 years,” co-host Kenny Smith warned Chuck of Shaq.
O'Neal asked somebody to fetch his bag of bills and started stacking them on the table.
A closer look revealed it was prop money - which is lucky for Shaq as the Cavs went on to lose 120-117.
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In March, Barkley lost a Warriors bet with Shaq after Steph Curry made yet more history with an NBA-first.
Expect plenty more big bets and 'gua-ran-tees' throughout the rest of the postseason.
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