Charles Barkley is already off to a tough begin to 2024. Whereas on the desk with the “Contained in the NBA crew,” he and the fellows mentioned their New Yr’s resolutions. Barkley made a daring declare for his personal annual targets. The massive man desires to surrender Food plan Coke.

“You know I drink about 10 to 15 Diet Cokes a day. I want to give up Diet Coke,” Barkley mentioned. “I think it’s best for me to go cold turkey. That is my serious resolution to give up Diet Coke.”

The crew laughed in response. Ernie Johnson mentioned he was rooting for Barkley. Nonetheless, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith weren’t too assured in him.

It additionally didn’t assist that Barkley will not be a fan of water. He had a distasteful assessment after taking a couple of sips of the all-natural, clear beverage.

“This stuff don’t even taste like anything,” Barkley mentioned.

The hijinks continued on the desk. It appears Barkley has not dedicated to his decision but. Smith revealed that Barkley had Food plan Coke in his cup on the TV desk.

Smith then poured it right into a trash can as Barkley may solely cringe in horror as he watched. Smith then gave Barkley the water bottle he discovered disgusting.

Barkley’s affinity for Food plan Coke is aware of no bounds. O’Neal unmasked Barkley additional. He went over to Barkley’s seat on the desk to uncover Barkley’s secret stash of Food plan Cokes. The “Round Mound of Rebound” had a number of cans of the syrupy soda below his desk inside arms attain always.

It was one more hilarious second for the fellows from the most well-liked postgame present in sports activities. Barkley appears to have an extended approach to go to kick his Food plan Coke habit.

Charles Barkley can’t get amusing from the Joker

Charles Barkley is a humorous man. Nonetheless, he couldn’t crack Nikola Jokic, aka the Joker.

On Thursday, Jokic banked in a buzzer-beater to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-127.

Following the sport, Barkley and the “Inside the NBA” crew interviewed Jokic about his shot. Barkley tried to joke with Jokic to no avail.

Charles Barkley teased Jokic on if he known as glass on his financial institution shot for the win. Jokic had a deadpan response.

“My friend, it went in. I am happy,” Jokic mentioned.

It was one more lackluster response from Jokic. The Nuggets heart is thought for his inexpressive demeanor. He famously had little emotion after claiming the NBA title final season. Jokic appeared too drained to have a good time the championship.

After all, Jokic was probably drained after the powerful win in opposition to the Warriors. He carried the group to a fourth-quarter comeback, erasing an 18-point deficit.