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NBA legend Charles Barkley holds grudge against NHL player Seth Jones for strangest reason

NBA legend Charles Barkley holds grudge against NHL player Seth Jones for strangest reason (Image Source: Getty Images) NBA Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley is known for his outspoken nature and funny stories. During the NHL on TNT Altcast aired on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Barkley unexpectedly targeted NHL player Seth Jones of the Florida Panthers with an odd and personal reason. While talking about his love for certain hockey stars, Barkley opened up about a grudge that goes back to his own playing days in the NBA. What he said had both fans and viewers surprised and laughing. Charles Barkley shares why he dislikes Seth Jones During TNT's NHL Altcast Coverage: TNT aired an NHL MegaCast for the first time on June 20, 2024. In talking about players whose play he admires, Barkley complimented Florida Panthers winger Brad Marchand, 'He's one of those guys you'd love to play with. I admire him.' However, his tone changed quickly when Seth Jones came up. 'I hate Seth Jones,' Barkley said, surprising the panel. Not in a meaningful or personal sense, anyhow, but only because of the history he has with Seth's father, Ronald 'Popeye' Jones, a former NBA player. Barkley explained that during his years in the NBA, Popeye Jones was one of the few players who gave him a hard time on the court. 'I played against Bird, McHale, Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, all those guys,' he said . Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo 'I could hold my own. But Popeye Jones? He kicked my ass every single time. I don't even know why.' Also Read: Seth Jones: Meet The Backbone Behind NHL Star's Hockey Stardom Barkley's grudge goes back to NBA battles with Popeye Jones Popeye Jones is the former father of Seth Jones who also played in the NBA and had a respectable career from 1993 through 2004. Spending 11 seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards, he met Charles Barkley several times between 1993 – 2004. Barkley, now an analyst with the NBA, said those games cut deep. 'Even though Seth plays in the NHL, I can't forget what his dad did to me,' Barkley joked. Seth Jones, now a defenseman with the Florida Panthers and a Stanley Cup winner, has made a name for himself in hockey. But thanks to his father's history with Barkley, he now has a funny NBA connection he didn't ask for. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.