'It stinks'
Barkley described the opponent's defense on live TV and accidentally created a piece of basketball slang.
“'This defense stinks.'”
Origin
During a 1993 playoff broadcast, Barkley said the Bulls' defense 'stinks'.
Iconic scene
Partner Stu Naismith joked about playing with your nose, and the booth kept cracking up.
Evolution
'That defense stinks' settled into shorthand for defensive quality, and shows up in commentary everywhere.
Signature quote
'This defense stinks.'
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