Something we love more than anything about the NBA on TNT crew is the honesty in all situations. For the most part, Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith keep their composure while on air, but Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal are wildcards to say the least. Nobody knows what they're going to say!

On Monday night in Nashville, Charles Barkley stopped in to Bridgestone Arena to catch Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Throughout the NBA Playoffs, Barkley has been open about how the basketball has stunk, and how he can't wait to get home to watch the hockey games. He continued that narrative on Monday.

 

You heard it from Sir Charles first... 👀

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 After explaining how much he's enjoyed the hockey, Barkley took on the topic of Nashville, comparing the atmosphere in the building to that of the Chicago Bulls crowds in the Michael Jordan days.

That's high praise from Chuck! 

(H/T @nbcsports)