Kenny Smith incensed by Charles Barkley’s remarks on Inside The NBA ahead of Stephen A. Smith showdown [Video]

KENNY SMITH was left stunned as Charles Barkley picked Stephen A. Smith to WIN their upcoming shooting contest.

The ESPN anchor is set to join Inside the NBA in an upcoming episode and the rival hosts have been trading shots on social media and on their TV programs.

The Jet and Stephen A. agreed to a best-of-five free throw contest when he makes his appearance this weekend.

Kenny Smith said he wanted to make it fair as he had been in the NBA – “that was a long time ago,” replied Chuck.

And the former Houston Rocket – who won two NBA titles and averaged 39.9% from three for his career – stated that to “make it fair” he would play with a handicap.

Smith said: “One thing you don’t lose, …