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Charles Barkley takes a subtle jab at Kendrick Perkins over his comments about NBA MVP voting and racial bias against black players.

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On Thursday night, the NBA on TNT crew was discussing NBA Finals contenders from the Eastern Conference when Shaquille O'Neal stepped in and backed up Charles Barkley's words for the Milwaukee Bucks' candidacy. Shaq also picked Giannis Antetokounmpo for the MVP award.

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"I'm also going with the Bucks in the Eastern Conference. Giannis is my MVP," Shaq underlined.

Chuck intervened and said: "You only voted for him because he's black!"

The crew burst into laughter after Charles Barkley's comment. Earnie Johnson tried to calm down the fire by saying: "Some situations are beyond say."

With his words, Chuck addressed Kendrick Perkins and his recent statements. Perkins earlier claimed that the NBA and MVP voters have double standards.

Following the controversy, ESPN's First Take morning show issued a correction over Perkins' comments that 80% of NBA MVP voters are white.

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