Charles Barkley comments on Sydney Sweeney during NBA Finals Game 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
During Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Charles Barkley made a comment regarding actress Sydney Sweeney's appearance at the game, stating, "Sydney Sweeney is here? Everybody's a New York Knicks fan now." Barkley’s remarks followed earlier controversy stemming from his comments about rapper Cardi B. The game featured a host of celebrities in attendance, including Sweeney, who sported a Knicks shirt while courtside. Sydney Sweeney attended the game alongside her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, and was part of a montage of celebrities supporting the Knicks as they faced the Spurs in San Antonio.
- •Charles Barkley commented on Sydney Sweeney during Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
- •Sweeney was seated courtside, supporting the New York Knicks.
- •Barkley's remarks drew attention following his comments on Cardi B.
- •Other celebrities in attendance included Timothée Chalamet and Spike Lee.
- •The Knicks are competing against the Spurs in the NBA Finals.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley Sparks New Backlash With Sydney Sweeney Remark
"Charles Barkley has made the headlines again after making another eyebrow-raising comment about a celebrity attending an NBA Finals game. The Charles Barkley Sparks New Backlash With Sydney Sweeney Remark first appeared on The Blast
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