The banter between Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA remains a fan favorite, with their latest exchange over weight loss providing another hilarious moment. During Tuesday’s episode, guest panelist Jalen Rose sparked the conversation by recounting a discussion about Shaq giving up milk. Shaq quickly chimed in, clarifying he now drinks low-fat milk, aiming to sound more health-conscious.
This opened the door for Barkley, who quipped:
“You already got the fat cut.”
Not to be outdone, Shaq fired back:
“Ozempic still looking for you a* … Ozempic FBI, he’s right here.”*
The exchange left the panel and audience in stitches, highlighting the duo’s unmatched chemistry and ability to make light of even personal topics. Barkley credited his recent weight loss to a combination of working out and using Mounjaro, a medication for type 2 diabetes and weight management, which helped him drop from 352 lbs to 290 lbs.
Shaq, too, has been candid about his health journey. In a recent Entertainment Tonight interview, he shared that a friend’s blunt feedback motivated him to take control of his diet and undergo blood work. The four-time NBA champion admitted that, as a former athlete, he hadn’t focused on healthy eating habits during his career. Now, he’s working to make changes.
Both legends, despite their friendly roasting, continue to show a commitment to improving their health, providing not just laughs but inspiration to fans. Their dynamic on Inside the NBA, alongside Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith, keeps the show one of the most entertaining in sports television.
