The latest episode of Inside the NBA delivered another classic moment, this time featuring Charles Barkley, Tyrese Maxey, and rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe.
As the 76ers players joined the panel for a postgame chat, Barkley couldn’t help but notice something missing from Edgecombe’s setup during the remote interview.
“You got paid, and you earned it,” Barkley said to Maxey with a grin. “Why don’t you buy the young guy some stuff to put on his damn walls?”
Laughter erupted as the camera cut to Edgecombe, who was sitting in front of a noticeably bare backdrop. Maxey, never one to miss a beat, fired back with a jab of his own:
“Number three pick, and you got Adidas on your chest… they’re gonna make sure you’re alright.”
Charles Barkley to Tyrese Maxey:
“You got paid, and you earned it. Why don’t you buy the young guy (VJ Edgecomb) some stuff to put on his damn walls? You got all these nice ass paintings, he got just regular white walls.” 🤣🤣🤣
(h/t @cjzero)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 29, 2025
Edgecombe, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has quickly become a fan favorite for his poise and explosiveness on the court. Maxey on the other hand, fresh off signing a lucrative contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, has emerged as one of the league’s premier young guards.
