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Inside the NBA crew takes a basketball break to learn a new sport

Charles Barkley, Shaq and Co. tried their hand at tennis, and it went just about as expected.

By Matt Reed

TNT anchor Kenny Smith introduces Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley before the BBVA rising stars challenge
TNT anchor Kenny Smith introduces Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley before the BBVA rising stars challenge / Kim Klement-Imagn Images
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The NBA Playoffs are more dramatic than anything fans have seen in recent years, but the Inside the NBA crew on TNT decided to take a little break from the action to take on a new sport.

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The show has always been known to be unconventional television, which is what makes it one of the best sports programs out there when Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal make fools of themselves doing random challenges and simply joking around.

On Thursday, that trend continued when the crew learned to play tennis. Surprisingly, some of the guys actually had some solid swings, but there were also some funny moments.

When Barkley was trying to hit the target, Shaq stood in front of him to taunt the former NBA talent and he had a hard time accomplishing his goal.

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