Shaquille O'Neal apologizes to Charles Barkley over Jalen Brunson comment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:24 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Shaquille O'Neal publicly apologized to Charles Barkley for questioning Barkley's assertion that Jalen Brunson was the best free agency signing in NBA history. O'Neal conceded that Barkley's claim has proven true over the last two years. This statement was made during a recent segment on NBA commentary. O'Neal's acknowledgment marks a shift in perception regarding Brunson's impact since joining the NBA.
- •Shaquille O'Neal apologized during an NBA commentary segment
- •O'Neal admitted Barkley was right about Jalen Brunson
- •Brunson's impact has been evident over the last two years
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