Charles Barkley’s disrespectful comments towards NBA Cup photographers caught on video
The Hall of Famer is a current NBA analyst
Hall of Famer Charles Barkley during a 2023 NBA game
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder are ready to face off in the NBA Emirates Cup Final later today.
But former Hall of Famer , Charles Barkley, is taking the spotlight because of his rude comments against press photographers during an NBA event in Las Vegas leading up to the Final. Check out his comment:
Charles Barkley calls out photographers on NBA Cup red carpet
The NBA Hall of Famer got into typical banter with photographers working the arrivals assignment for the event, and in his attempt to be funny, ended up insulting their profession.
Chuck rips Rocket’s NBA Cup performance
Barkley didn’t hold back when commenting on the Houston Rockets’ recent victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Despite snapping a 15-game losing streak against the Warriors with a 91-90 win, Barkley questioned the Rockets’ readiness for high-stakes competition.
“They don’t have any idea how to play basketball,” Barkley said, critiquing the team’s performance.
“They play the game strictly on talent. They should’ve won that game by- they have so much more talent than the Warriors. They’re not ready for primetime, the refs had to give them this game tonight.”
Barkley’s harsh assessment comes after a gritty win that sent the Rockets to the NBA Cup semifinals, ultimately lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder who will play in tonight’s final.
Despite the Rockets’ obvious potential, Barkley acknowledged their future prospects, but emphasized areas that need improvement.
“They’ve got a bright future,” he said.
“But man, they’re going to have to learn discipline, learn how to take care of the ball, they got to learn shot selection.”
The NBA Emirates Cup Final will take place Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena.
The team that takes home the coveted trophy will go home with a hefty payday for each player reported to be about $514,971.
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As for the losing team, they will get a consolation check worth $205,988 per player.
Tipoff is slated for 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Cameron Brink’s major career announcement ‘sparks’ excitement around the WNBA
Brink‘s rookie season was cut short due to injury
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After starring as the anchor of the Stanford Cardinal, Cameron Brink became the #2 overall selection in the 2024 WNBA Draft — one spot behind Caitlin Clark. Now the centerpiece of the Los Angeles Sparks‘ rebuild, Brink began her rookie season in fine form for a growing, maturing team with a championship history.
But in a cruel twist of fate, Brink’s rookie season in the WNBA ended prematurely due to a torn ACL in her left knee. Brink continues to rehabilitate the injury six months after she sustained it, but exciting news about her future has come to light that promises to alter the course of her nascent pro career.
Brink to join Unrivaled
The offseason Unrivaled league begins next month in Miami, an opportunity for WNBA stars like Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier to continue competing in the league’s lengthy offseason. It was confimed Tuesday that Brink has become the 3-on-3 league’s newest member, signing a multi-season contract that will see her take the court for the Lunar Owls in 2026.
Brink’s new teammates in the offseason league include star guards Natasha Cloud and Skylar Diggins-Smith, in addition to reigning Defensive Player of the Year Collier and reigning All-Star Game MVP Allisha Gray. Even though she won’t take the court for another year, Brink has revealed to People magazine that a conversation with her godbrother — one Stephen Curry — helped her come to a decision.
“He thinks it’s a great idea and he knows I love the round three basketball,” Brink explained.
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Though Brink should be ready for the start of the 2025 WNBA season — the league’s longest ever, with a 44-game schedule — she believes that joining Unrivaled will make her a better basketball player, allowing her to hone her skills as the Sparks continue to build toward title contention.
“It’s just a really great way to train in a different way and build up your skill, not playing five-on-five,” Brink told People. “It’s just going to be completely different and I think it’s really going to aid people with their
