Watch: Highlights from Dwight Howard’s Inside the NBA conversation

Rockets center Dwight Howard joined TNT’s Inside the NBA for an honest conversation.

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Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard appeared on TNT’s Inside the NBA for an honest conversation on Tuesday.

Howard was questioned quite seriously by analysts Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley. Howard addressed rumors of his discord with James Harden, how he’s motivated by criticism and the player option on his contract.

The conversation was honest, and at times, a little awkward.

Here’s Dwight calling out Barkley for his constant criticism:

Dwight telling Barkley he remembers when the TNT analyst said he would never be good:

And Dwight saying, in response to the Harden rumors, how he needs help from his teammates:

Here’s the full segment:

[youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_68oz7vYRA]

The reaction to the segment was mostly positive, with some finding it uncomfortable.

Tons of respect to Dwight Howard for answering questions, being sincere & thoughtful.

— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) May 11, 2016

This version of Dwight Howard is pretty much who he's been since he got to Houston. He's said all the right things

— J.A. Adande (@jadande) May 11, 2016

Dwight looks like he was in school there

— Jorge Sedano 🐺 (@Sedano) May 11, 2016

I'm not gonna put you on the spot, but I'm gonna put you on the spot... pls Jesus make it stop

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) May 11, 2016

Inside the NBA, once again, proving it's the best sports studio show in history.

— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) May 11, 2016

Did Dwight know this was going to be an intervention?

— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) May 11, 2016

This is awkward.

— Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) May 11, 2016

This is amazing tv

— Mr. Statistician Face Man (@tomhaberstroh) May 11, 2016

in other news, this discussion with dwight is great television.

— bomani (@bomani_jones) May 11, 2016

@DwightHoward hey dude ,you bet not be fartin in my seat. You kno u need to be over in the CHARLES (NO RING BARKLEY )section #hardenshoot

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) May 11, 2016

The Rockets’ season ended in the first round of the playoffs. Howard can become a free agent this summer.