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''Inside the NBA'' is the three-time Emmy Award -winning postgame show for '' NBA On TNT '' broadcasts. The program features host Ernie Johnson Jr. with analysts Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith . Occasionally, Johnson, Smith, and Barkley are joined by one of three guests, Reggie Miller , Magic Johnson , or David Aldridge . OVERVIEW , Ernie Johnson Jr. , Kenny Smith , and Charles Barkley .]] ''Inside the NBA'' has gained popularity in recent years for the chemistry and banter of Johnson, Smith and Barkley. Barkley has been known for his controversial comments and outrageous bets. During the jersey with Smith's name put on a clothesline and "raised" to the TNT studio roof. The chemistry of Johnson, Smith and Barkley has led some to believe that ''Inside the NBA'' is the best studio program on television Why "Inside the NBA" is the best sports show on TV TNT studio show doing dynamite job . The program has won several Emmys, including one by host Ernie Johnson Jr. for "Best Studio Host/Personality" Ernie Johnson takes his star turn . Some criticize the show, mainly due to Barkley's brashness The Loudmouth Bully Strikes Again ; in turn, that same brashness is also cause for some to praise the show Barkley's off-color commentary is comic-relief . The popularity of the program has led the NBA to air reruns of the show (as well as reruns other TNT NBA studio programs, ''NBA Tipoff'', the ''T-Mobile Halftime Report'' and the ''Southwest Airlines Game Break'') on the TNT OverTime on NBA.com. CATCHPHRASES AND QUOTES with Indiana Pacers Jermaine O'Neal and Ron Artest .]]
CHARLES BARKLEY Charles and Kobe Bryant on TNT's halftime show.]] Barkley came under fire by some in 2006 , due to his criticism of Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant . After Game 6 of the Lakers' first round series against the Phoenix Suns (when Bryant scored 50 points and the Lakers lost in overtime), Barkley criticized him for scoring too much and not getting his teammates involved. After Game 7 of the same series (when Bryant did not score and hardly attempted any shots in the second half), Barkley ripped him for being unselfish. Some columnists thought that Barkley was being hypocritical [http://www.nypost.com/sports/65714.htm BARKLEY MISSES POINT ON KOBE . Bryant and Barkley exchanged several text messages about the issue ABC/ESPN's World Cup coverage plans revealed , and during the second round of the playoffs, Bryant appeared on TNT's studio show. Bryant and Barkley had a mild debate about the issue, and some observers (mainly Bryant supporters) found that Barkley was too easy on Bryant, considering his previous comments about him BARKLEY IS THE COWARD... NOT KOBE . Race with Dick Bavetta While filling in for an injured eventually led him to comment that he could outrun Bavetta, and any other man of his age (Bavetta was 67 at the time). This led Johnson and Smith to note that Bavetta, a physically fit referee whose job required him to run up and down the court on a nightly basis, would likely beat Barkley in a race. Bavetta challenged Barkley to a footrace, which was then scheduled for the upcoming All-Star Weekend . The race was heavily hyped on the internet, receiving some mainstream attention as well. Several NBA players weighed in with predictions, and the overwhelming majority picked Bavetta to win the race. Chauncey weighs in on Barkley-Bavetta race Bet on Bavetta Despite being the underdog, Barkley won the race by a comfortable margin. Both men ended up falling after the race; Bavetta dove for the finish line, and Barkley stumbled backwards and fell upon victory. With the race decided, the two then kissed on the mouth and exchanged a friendly hug. The race raised $ 50,000 for charity, and All-Star Saturday Night on TNT drew its highest amount of television households in its twenty-two year history. TNT’s Coverage of the 2007 NBA All-Star Game Delivers More than 6.8 Million Viewers Oakland "controversy" During the 2007 NBA Playoffs , following the Golden State Warriors ' upset of the Dallas Mavericks , Barkley made some degrading comments about Oakland, California , saying things such as "it makes me mad, mad that they're in Golden State and not LA" and "it's not a city". In response, the scoreboard at the Oakland Arena began showing a graphic of the Warriors' mascot throwing a pie at Barkley. Oakland native and NBA legend Gary Payton , in his trademark competitive, trash-talking style, went around Oakland with a video camera to rebuke some of Barkley's comments and get some of the locals' opinions on Barkley and his comments, with Payton providing some of his own comments about "Sir Charles" and providing quips such as "It ain't no thrift store, it's Oakland". The humorous segment, which also included embarrassing vintage coverage of Barkley being dunked on in a game against Golden State, aired during ''Inside the NBA'''s playoff coverage of the series between the Warriors and the Utah Jazz . The clip culminated with a shot of Payton standing in front of the San Francisco Bay saying "How do you feel about my city now, Chuck? ... Now, come see me, in person, here. I've got a surprise for you, too, a lot of Krispy Kreme donuts." {Link without Title} The humorous controversy was subsequently put to rest. PERSONALITIES Current
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