Yep, Bill Russell Flipped Off Charles Barkley on Live TV at the NBA Awards (Video)
NBA legend Bill Russell became Twitter’s favorite grandpa Monday night after the 12-time all star flipped the bird to Charles Barkley live on television during TNT’s broadcast of the NBA Awards.
The moment came when Barkley, presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Oscar Robertson, took a second to thank several other NBA legends, including Russell. At that point the camera turned to the (very sharply dressed) retired Celtics center, who, well, watch below:
Bill Russell giving the middle finger to Charles Barkley ???? pic.twitter.com/HyO3MbDC3C
— NBA@SneakerReporter (@NBA_SR) June 26, 2018
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So why, pray tell, did the 11-time NBA champion flip off Sir Charles? Russell explained on Twitter, in a very sorry-not-sorry statement, that he just can’t help himself whenever he sees Barkley.
Sorry everyone, I forgot it was live TV...
The moment came when Barkley, presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Oscar Robertson, took a second to thank several other NBA legends, including Russell. At that point the camera turned to the (very sharply dressed) retired Celtics center, who, well, watch below:
Bill Russell giving the middle finger to Charles Barkley ???? pic.twitter.com/HyO3MbDC3C
— NBA@SneakerReporter (@NBA_SR) June 26, 2018
Also Read: 'Uncle Drew' Film Review: Basketball Comedy Dribbles Away the Laughs
So why, pray tell, did the 11-time NBA champion flip off Sir Charles? Russell explained on Twitter, in a very sorry-not-sorry statement, that he just can’t help himself whenever he sees Barkley.
Sorry everyone, I forgot it was live TV...
- 6/26/2018
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
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