While in San Antonio, NBA legend Charles Barkley participated in a hilarious round of the viral dating game "Pop the Balloon," with his Inside the NBA co-host Kenny Smith stepping in as the game show host.
For those unfamiliar with the game, the rules are simple: contestants hold a balloon and “pop” it the moment they lose interest in a potential partner — whether based on appearance or something the person says.
Barkley didn’t even get a chance to make a first impression. The moment he walked into the room, every woman instantly popped their balloon, leaving the crowd in stitches.
Kenny then went down the line, asking each woman why she “popped” on Sir Charles. The answers? Brutal — and hilarious.
One woman took a jab at Barkley’s NBA career, quipping, “Let’s be real — you don’t even have any rings. So I can’t trust that you’re gonna give me one if you don’t even have any.”
Another participant asked if Shaquille O’Neal was single instead, while someone else roasted Barkley’s infamous golf swing, a longtime target of jokes among fans.
Barkley, known for his quick wit and self-deprecating humor, laughed along with the crowd — taking the roasts like a champ.
Source: YouTube
