Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley took another shot at the city of San Francisco as he made clear he had no intentions of going to the NBA All-Star Game.
Barkley spoke on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” about the All-Star candidacy of the Detroit Pistons’ young star Cade Cunningham. With the Golden State Warriors set to host the game at the Oracle Arena in San Francisco, Barkley said Cunningham will be there, but he won’t.
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Jan. 21, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona: Phoenix Suns former player Charles Barkley in attendance at Footprint Center. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
“He’s going to make the All-Star Team,” Barkley said. “I’m not going. I’m not going to that rat-infested place out in San Francisco.”
Barkley responded to one of his colleagues calling San Francisco “beautiful.”
“San Francisco is not a beautiful city. Rats. Cats. Y’all are not gonna make me like San Francisco. No. Nope, nope, nope”
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It’s not the first time Barkley had criticized the city. Last year, he ripped San Francisco during the NBA’s alternative broadcast of the All-Star Game, which took place in Indianapolis.
College basketball analyst Charles Barkley on air before the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four championship game. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Barkley asked Miller which he would choose: playing in the cold in Indianapolis – where Miller spent his entire 18-year NBA career – or “being around a bunch of homeless crooks in San Francisco.”
Warriors star Draymond Green called Barkley “crazy” and said that Barkley was not “welcome” in the city. WNBA star Candace Parker said “we love San Francisco,” but Barkley offered a retort.
“No we don’t,” he said. “… You can’t even walk around down there.”
Green was emphatic with his pushback.
“Yes you can walk around,” he said.
Barkley clapped back saying, “Yeah, with a bulletproof vest.”
Nov. 15, 2024; San Francisco, California: Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) argues a call with referee Brian Forte (45) during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center. (D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Image)
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In a recent interview, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley did not hold back when sharing his thoughts on San Francisco. The former basketball star slammed the city as ‘rat-infested’ and declared that he would be skipping the upcoming NBA All-Star Game, which is set to take place in San Francisco.
Barkley, known for his blunt and outspoken nature, did not mince words when discussing his disdain for the city. He expressed concerns about the cleanliness and safety of San Francisco, citing the presence of rats as a major issue.
While the NBA All-Star Game is a highly anticipated event that draws fans and players from around the world, Barkley’s decision to skip it speaks volumes about his feelings towards San Francisco. It remains to be seen if other players or celebrities will follow suit and also choose to boycott the event.
Despite the controversy surrounding his comments, Charles Barkley has never been one to shy away from expressing his opinions. Whether you agree with him or not, it’s clear that his strong stance on San Francisco has sparked a debate about the city’s reputation and cleanliness.
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