Charles Barkley is one of the 25 greatest players in NBA history. He is the shortest rebounding champion ever. And his broadcasting career has been even better.

For more than two decades, Barkley has made “Inside the NBA” the only sports studio show worth watching. He is forthright, funny, opinionated and unbothered being the butt of countless jokes.

Every so often, he is even right.

A rare occasion took place after the Nuggets completed their sweep of the Lakers to clinch their first NBA Finals berth in franchise history. Instead of the league’s focus shifting to Denver — the top-seeded team, featuring two-time MVP Nikola Jokic — LeBron James managed to keep the attention of media and fans on himself after offering faux, first-time hints that he may soon retire.