VIDEO: Shaq gives Charles Barkley a bar of soap for Christmas

On the Christmas edition of Inside the NBA, no gift from analyst to analyst was given without thought: a giant plastic hand for Shaq to hold his giant soda, motivational reading material for Kenny's running career, and a sound dock for Ernie's office.

But if Shaq's gift of a big bar of soap to Charles Barkley isn't the definition of friendship, we're going to need to ensure that the dictionary is re-written.

Apparently, Chuck has had a few incidents with losing hotel-sized soaps at inopportune times on the road. He makes a point to fight his way into the conversation to explain:

"I've had a couple accidents with those little bars of soap. I don't take any more chances. I travel with my own big bar of soap, America. I'm not afraid to admit it."

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Shaq = the best friend.

Watch the entire gift exchange here.