Charles Barkley, Walker Kessler share ‘War Eagle’ day after former AU star crashes Jokic presser

It’s an Auburn thing. You wouldn’t understand.

Charles Barkley, prior to the start of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets, shared a brief exchange with Utah Jazz star Walker Kessler.

The two former Auburn standouts ended the brief exchange when the “Round Mound of Rebound” gave Kessler a “War Eagle.”

Kessler averages 9 points and 8 rebounds in his first year with the Utah Jazz.

In one year at Auburn, Kessler was named the Naismith men’s defensive player of the year – the first in school history. He also became the first Auburn player in school history to earn SEC Defensive player of the year honors. He finished the season ranked No. 2 nationally in blocked shots per game (4.56) and No. 1 nationally in total blocks (155).

Kessler has been visible during the NBA Finals.

On Saturday, Denver’s Nikola Jokic met with the media when he was asked a question by a reporter from “Kessler Sports Fan Page.” It was a joke, of course, and it was Kessler asking Jokic how he’s doing.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Music App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.