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Shaq and Charles Barkley's Fashion Critiques Won the Slam Dunk Contest

Someone get these guys to host the next red carpet.

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The announcers on TNT's NBA team are known for having a good time, and they were much needed during this year's dunk contest. Unless you love missed dunks and Nick Cannon, the most entertaining part of the night was Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley clowning on the court-side fashion of NBA players past and present.

The two hilarious dudes went off, and absolutely slayed the All-Star weekend style of Dwyane Wade, Russell Westbrook, and Darryl Dawkins. To be honest, the looks that Wade and Westbrook were rocking were not bad, but Barkley and Shaq's commentary was hands down the highlight of the evening. Click through to see the outfits they were clowning on, and read what the two Hall of Famers had to say about the court-side style. Even Kenny Smith got in on the action.

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Darryl Dawkins

Charles: Oh there goes Darryl Dawkins! Oh, please show that jacket again, America. Kevin, make sure we get back to Darryl Dawkins' jacket at some point.

Kevin: Okay I got it written down right here.

Charles: 'Cause my mom called, she want her curtains back.

Shaq: And my aunt want her tablecloth back.

Charles: Hey mama, I'mma get your curtains tonight.

Shaq: Hey Darryl, can we have a picnic on your back after this?

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Russell Westbrook

Charles: Hey what's all that writing on Russell Westbrook's shirt—can y'all read that?

Kenny: Aw man, it says "I should've bought a new shirt."

Charles: You know, every time I see a shirt like that I wonder what the shirt he didn't buy look like.

Dwyane Wade

Charles: Well I'll tell you what. Dwayne must be a great player, because nobody comment on that ugly shirt he got on. When you're great you can get away with all types of crazy fashion.

Shaq: I like the leather pants though, Dwayne. They real hot, boy.

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