Charles Barkley comments on Sydney Sweeney during NBA Finals Game 5

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Charles Barkley comments on Sydney Sweeney during NBA Finals Game 5
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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.

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  • 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.
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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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