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Charles Barkley and San Antonio mayor trade barbs during live broadcast

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:37 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Charles Barkley and San Antonio mayor trade barbs during live broadcast

Summary

Charles Barkley engaged in a lively exchange with San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz during a live episode of 'Inside the NBA' on June 7, 2026. The conversation took a humorous turn when Ortiz responded to Barkley's jokes about San Antonio, highlighting the city's pride and military presence. The dialogue included light-hearted teasing and culminated with Ortiz presenting Barkley a box of churros, which he jokingly attributed to San Antonio's reputation for 'big ole women'. Barkley, known for his comedic jabs, attempted to defend himself but also acknowledged the fun nature of the interaction.

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•Barkley and Ortiz exchanged jokes during 'Inside the NBA'.
•Ortiz responded to Barkley's comments about San Antonio.
•The mayor highlighted the city's military significance.
•Barkley received churros from Ortiz, sparking more humor.
•The live interaction occurred on June 7, 2026.

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11:37 AMYahoo Sports — “We Even Welcome You”: Charles Barkley Gets Roasted By San Antonio Mayor In Hilarious Live TV Exchange

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There are times when Charles Barkley really doesn’t back down. Especially on his jokes. ‘Cause this Wednesday, Barkley once again struck chaos. It all began when Chuck, along with his Inside the NBA crew, was talking about the NBA Finals. The crew mentioned how New York’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, was proud of the Knicks reaching [...]
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Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 11:37 AM
“We Even Welcome You”: Charles Barkley Gets Roasted By San Antonio Mayor In Hilarious Live TV Exchange
There are times when Charles Barkley really doesn’t back down. Especially on his jokes. ‘Cause this Wednesday, Barkley once again struck chaos. It all began when Chuck, along with his Inside the NBA crew, was talking about the NBA Finals. The crew mentioned how New York’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, was proud of the Knicks reaching [...]

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