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Charles Barkley falters in 'Who He Play For?' segment on Inside the NBA

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Charles Barkley falters in 'Who He Play For?' segment on Inside the NBA
Summary

During the latest episode of "Inside the NBA" on October 23, Charles Barkley struggled in the quiz game "Who He Play For?" The Hall of Famer incorrectly identified the current teams of five out of six NBA players, showing a disconnect with recent team rosters. He only correctly identified Moe Wagner with the Nets and Mo Bamba with the Jazz. Barkley's performance sparked social media reactions, highlighting his humorous approach despite the fails. The segment reflects his ongoing popularity as an analyst, despite his upcoming departure from the show at the season's end.

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  • •Barkley appeared on "Inside the NBA" on October 23, 2026.
  • •He got five of six team identifications wrong.
  • •Barkley correctly matched Wagner with the Nets and Bamba with the Jazz.
  • •Shaquille O'Neal challenged him to replay the game live.
  • •Barkley plans to retire from "Inside the NBA" after this season.
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  • 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Could you beat Charles Barkley in 'Who He Play For?' Hall of Famer turns in hilariously awful performance
What they're saying
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Charles Barkley's performance in "Who He Play For" proved memorable. It's unclear whether that's a good thing.

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