The episode also goes deep into Barkley’s career as an analyst for the NBA on TNT, which Clark claims he may be even more famous for than his playing career. When Taylor asks if Barkley considers himself controversial or opinionated, Barkley describes how race is a factor in him being perceived the way he is. “It has something to do with race, because I hear that all the time, but I don’t think I’m saying things that others aren’t,” explained Barkley. “They throw around those code words when they’re talking about brothers on television. The white guys say the exact same things as me, and they’re considered experts. It always makes me laugh, because I don’t think I’m controversial. I’m always going to be a straight-shooter….If I say something, even if people disagree, nobody is going to be able to say that I’m just doing it to get clicks.