Regular viewers of “Inside the NBA” are well aware that Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal do not necessarily agree on a lot of things. On Thursday, however, they were in alignment regarding what they saw as a glaring All-Star snub.

Improvement in the NBA is tricky to categorize — and even harder to compare when three players have improved in three different ways. Cade Cunningham, Norman Powell and Tyler Hero are currently the leaders for the NBA's Most Improved Player... and each has taken a drastically different path to get here.

The NBA All-Star Game format will look different this season, but one thing is always the same. There is a debate to be had about which players deserve

Following a five-year run with the LA Clippers, Paul George made the decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers this past summer. Norm Powell had some choice

During a recent appearance on NBA Today, Powell was asked by host Malika Andrews if he ever doubted his ability to perform consistently at his current level. Powell responded confidently, stating, “I never doubted it. For me, I’m a winning player.”

Thus, it's safe to say the return of Kawhi Leonard to the lineup hasn't impacted his status as a reliable scoring option or his fantasy value in most formats. Powell is averaging a solid stat line of 23.

Norman Powell was never seen as a ‘lock’ for the All-Star Game. However, it wouldn’t have been a surprise in the slightest if he had made it. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal certainly are disappointed he didn’t make the cut as they expressed this on ‘Inside the NBA’.

Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) Anthony Davis (Lakers) Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) James Harden (Clippers) Jaren Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies) Alperen Sengun (Rockets) Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Charlotte and Los Angeles face off in non-conference action. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell had 27 points each and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-116 on Wednesday night.