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Charles Barkley takes a jab at Trump while arguing against fans voting for the NBA All-Star Game

Tyler Lauletta

January 4, 2019 7:47 PM

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley doesn't believe that fan voting should be a part of the All-Star selection process.
On "Inside the NBA," Barkley joked that the public had already proven they struggle with voting after the 2016 election.
Barkley has criticized Trump in a less-joking manner in the past.

Charles Barkley is known for his bombastic nature on TNT's "Inside the NBA" leading to countless priceless moments on the show, from starting a feud with the Golden State Warriors to showing off his complete disinterest in NBA roster changes .

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On Thursday night, Barkley added another moment of levity to the broadcast while discussing the upcoming NBA All-Star Game.

Barkley took issue with the fact that fan voting was a big part of the All-Star equation, believing that such important decisions should not be decided by a popularity contest.

"I don't like the fans voting," Barkley said during a segment.

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"Get used to it," host Ernie Johnson retorted. "It's only been happening your entire life."

"That don't make it right," said Barkley. "What happened last time we let them make a big decision."

"What happened?" asked fellow host Kenny Smith.

"I'll give you a clue: White House."

Barkley has made no secret of his disdain for the president in the past, but a restriction on voting, whether on NBA All-Stars or national politics, feels a bit drastic.

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