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Charles Oakley takes Twitter shot at Charles Barkley, who was 'never tough'

Charles Barkley and Charles Oakley spent two decades battling each other for rebounds in the 1980s and '90s, and apparently, they still don't like each other much.

The two former NBA tough guys have gotten tangled up again — this time via social media.

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It all started Wednesday night when Oakley took exception to Barkley’s comments about the Cavaliers following the team’s 123-98 win over the Hawks. Oakley is a Cleveland native.

Charles Barkley ,you better stop talking s*** about Cleveland you was never tough you hide behind TNT

— Charles Oakley (@CharlesOakley34) May 5, 2016

Barkley, who prides himself on not having a Twitter account, responded to Oakley’s tweet on the air after the game.