Charles Barkley stepped away from professional basketball more than twenty years ago, yet his blunt, no-holds-barred demeanor propelled him into superstardom on sports television.
Fans relish Sir Chuck’s humor, while critics argue that his unabashed remarks occasionally cross the line. He’s also known for letting a steady stream of expletives slip during live broadcasts.
Yet one constant in his persona is that he never shies away from voicing his viewpoints.
His ongoing jokes about San Antonio’s “big ol’ women” drew ire from many fans.
A later moment of a similar nature surfaced during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
While “Inside The NBA” was live for the game on Monday, June 8, Barkley admitted to having intrusive thoughts during Cardi B’s halftime performance.
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The New York rapper was in the middle of performing her career-launching song “Bodak Yellow” while the “Inside The NBA” crew—Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, and Barkley—narrowed their focus to the second quarter of the game.
Johnson said, “We’ve been competing with Cardi B here,” joking on who had more eyes on them.
Barkley quipped, “We lost,” before quickly following up with a joke that didn’t land the way he intended.
“I don’t know if those B’s,” he said, “They might be Cardi D’s.”
The 63-year-old was referring to the way Cardi’s chest nearly spilling out her top.
She wore a gray croc leather matching set that included a bustier top and skintight pants.
The Chuckster couldn’t help himself as he continued, “I’m pretty sure those aren’t B’s. She has the wrong initials.”
Knowing they couldn’t stop Barkley, his co-hosts did nothing but laugh.
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Danielle Brooks
I am a staff writer at New York Beacon, where I focus on culture, entrepreneurship, and the emerging voices redefining Black America. My work highlights innovators, artists, and founders whose stories often unfold beyond mainstream headlines but shape communities in meaningful ways. Through precise reporting and thoughtful storytelling, I aim to document progress, challenge narratives, and contribute to a stronger Black press tradition.