11-time NBA All-Star and "Inside the NBA" host Charles Barkley. Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Tyrese Haliburton Calls Out Charles Barkley on Live TV: 'You're Too Old...'

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated May 24, 2025 8:31 AM ET

The Eastern Conference finals is headed to Indianapolis. The bad news for the New York Knicks is that they're down 2-0 after the Indiana Pacers won both games at Madison Square Garden to take a commanding lead in the series.

Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse will be on Saturday, and the NBA on TNT crew is already heading to Indianapolis in preparation for that one.

Charles Barkley has already declared his intention to eat at the renowned St. Elmo's Steakhouse, which piqued the curiosity of Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton.

The two-time All-Star spoke to Barkley and the rest of the "Inside the NBA" crew after Friday's 114-109 win at MSG. Haliburton, however, did not agree with Barkley's decision to order his steak well done.

"You're too old for that, bro," Haliburton said. "You're like medium. You're like medium, medium rare."

"Oh, my God. I would never eat medium rare," Barkley responded. "... I'm from Alabama, man. We'll just throw some sauce on it."

"Well-done come on brother... I'm from Alabama man just throw some sauce on it."

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Haliburton calling out Barkley on live television about how he likes his steak was all made in good fun. In fact, the Pacers guard even asked if Barkley wanted company, with Haliburton offering to bring his dad along with him to St. Elmo's.

The 6-foot-5 combo guard was clearly in a jovial mood after helping lead Indiana to a massive victory on Friday night with 14 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and three triples.

It was far from a mind-blowing performance from Halburton, but it was enough to lift the Pacers to a crucial win. Right now, Indiana is just six victories away from their first NBA championship.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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