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The Athletic's Shams Charania is a popular NBA insider known for providing breaking news. He is trending on social media for sharing the latest U.S. Presidential race developments. On Sunday, Charania reported Biden has withdrawn from the election, triggering several NBA fans who were not expecting the news to come from him.
Biden was originally in a neck-and-neck race with former President Donald Trump. However, he issued a statement saying he should step down from this year's elections and focus on the remaining months of his term.
NBA fans reacted to Charania's report on X, formerly Twitter.
"Shams spoiling presidential races now this is getting out of hand," one fan tweeted.
Another fan wondered how the NBA insider was first in line to report Biden's decision.
"How the f**k does Shams Charania know this before anybody. His sources are absolutely insane," the fan tweeted.
An X user joked about ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski feeling jealous over Charania breaking the news.
"Woj got to feel sick right now," the fan tweeted.
Another X user wondered why matters involving the next leader of the U.S.A. are coming from Charania as a source.
"Why is Shams how I learn about the future of the country?" the fan tweeted.
An X user joked about Charania for utilizing "engagement baiting".
"Shams engagement baiting like us," the fan tweeted.
NBA Hall of Famer advised Joe Biden to withdraw from the US Presidential race
Before Joe Biden withdrew from the coming elections, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley had appeared on CNBC and advised the President to drop from the race.
"I have nothing but admiration and respect for President Biden," Barkley said. "But it's time for him to pass the torch to a younger generation. [Biden] is one of the greatest people I've been fortunate to be around in my life, but it's time to pass the torch. ... This isn't something I'm saying now. I've said it a year ago. It's time for him to pass the torch. ..."
One of the most dominant power forwards in league history, Barkley is known for his unfiltered opinions on television. He does not hesitate to speak his mind when he has the floor.
So when it came to matters involving the future of the U.S.A., the Phoenix Suns legend had to give a piece of his mind.
