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Nick Schwartz

Charles Barkley and Shaq roast Derrick White’s hairline, compare him to Stephen A. Smith

Derrick White received MVP chants inside TD Garden for his sensational performance in Game 2. He scored 26 points to help the Celtics claim a 119-106 win over the Hawks.

Clips of White’s postgame press conference were broadcast on TNT, and NBA legends Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal lost it over White’s signature hairstyle. Barkley could barely keep himself from cracking up, and compared White to ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith.

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“Stephen A. plays for the Celtics? He do “First Take” in the morning and play for the Celtics. That dude’s going to be tired,” Barkley joked.

Smith vowed to get back at Shaq and Chuck.

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