Barkley is one of the most interesting NBA characters today. The former MVP has been a great player in his NBA career and has also had great success in his career as an NBA commentator. A big part of his success is his sense of humor, as Barkley always makes interesting comments and insights on TELEVISION.
Recently, on TNT's Inside The NBA show, Charles Barkley gave Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Owen a hilarious nickname. Barkley called him "half-man, half-season," which is an interesting comment because Irving is currently a part-time player for the Nets because he wasn't vaccinated and could only play for the Nets in away games.
Barkley had a lot of funny moments in front of the TV. He was able to convince James to choose VanVleet at the All-Star Game and then see if Durant would choose Harden during the NBA All-Star Draft, which Durant didn't, so fans reacted to his decision online.
On top of that, when James asked Harden if he was fit for the All-Star Game, Barkley joked that Harden's injury problems were over because he had fulfilled his wish and traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Humor aside, Barkley has been critical of Kyrie Owen's decision, even saying he doesn't want to talk about him anymore. When it comes to Owen's decision, Barkley has been critical on several occasions. Barkley is not a proponent of Owen's anti-vaccine stance, he has made it clear.
Since Irving can only blame the away game, many people ridicule the big three of Durant, Simmons and Irving as the "2.5 giant"! Barkley's new nickname for Irving, "Half-Man Half Season," is a testament to that.