Stephen A. vs Charles Barkley Two sports media personalities clashed over TV appearances, with Barkley saying Smith is "too much" and Smith responding with accusations of hypocrisy and criticism
Barkley Throws Shade Charles Barkley joked about Stephen A. Smith's many TV appearances on the ‘Don’t @ Me’ podcast, saying "You’re starting to be too much right now" and warning him
Barkley's Advice Barkley warned Smith that people might get sick of him if he doesn't slow down, saying "At some point, people are gonna get sick of you once you do too much
Stephen A. Fires Back Smith responded on his show, calling Barkley a “flaming hypocrite” but with love, and defending his own TV appearances as passion projects or helping friend
Calling Out Commercial Kings Smith pointed out Barkley's many commercials, saying "Do y’all know how many commercials Charles Barkley does a year?" and questioning his credibility
Shaq's Endorsement Empire Smith highlighted Shaq's endless endorsements, from Icy Hot to Carnival Cruises, saying Shaq is everywhere and can't be taken seriously in criticism
Passion Projects Smith defended his TV appearances, saying "I’m not in commercials like Chuck and Shaq" and emphasizing his passion for his work and helping friends in the industry
Not Their First Feud The two have a history of public disagreements, and this isn't the first or last time they'll clash on air or in the media with differing opinion
Barkley on LeBron Feud Barkley previously called Smith “weak” for his reaction to the LeBron James confrontation, saying "Come on, man, you’re better than that" and expecting more
Friends, Rivals, Legends Despite the jabs, Smith and Barkley remain friends, and their on-air banter keeps NBA fans entertained with lively discussions and debates about sports and media