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Former NBA star Charles Barkley meets with Patriots QB Tom Brady along with former linebacker and NFL Network analyst Willie McGinest. in the New England locker room.

(Nick O'Malley, MassLive.com)

FOXBOROUGH – After the New England Patriots topped the Indianapolis Colts in their Divisional Round matchup, the scene in the locker room looked as expected.

There were media scrums all around as reporters flocked to the players of the game. LeGarrette Blount drew a large crowd while there was another group in front of Stevan Ridley's locker.

Only, Ridley wasn't speaking.

Instead, a throng of reporters had formed a mob around former NBA star and TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley, who had worked his way into the locker room.

Barkley, among other things, talked about how great of a run the Patriots franchise has been on as of late and how unappreciated it has gone in the New England region. The "Round Mound of Rebound," though, had one main goal in being in attendance: meeting Tom Brady.

However, Brady had yet to emerge from the showers, leaving Barkley alone to talk to reporters. Here's some of what he had to say (full transcript of the interview below):

Barkley eventually had his wish granted as Brady was spotted coming into the locker room. After media directed Barkley to Brady's locker, the former NBA star joined into a conversation the Patriots QB was having with former linebacker WIllie McGinest at his locker.

After a brief conversation, Brady left to go to the podium while Barkley remained in the locker room and continued to talk with reporters. When Brady addressed the media, Barkley's presence did not go unnoticed.

Unfortunately, Brady's comments were not as colorful as Barkley's impromptu media availability.

"I've known him for a while now, so it was good to see him," Brady said. "I'm glad he came and brought us some good luck. It was a great win."

Here's the full exchange between Barkley and reporters as recorded: