Charles Barkley condemns egg-throwing incident involving Wembanyama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
During an ESPN broadcast before Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 13, Charles Barkley criticized fans for throwing eggs at Spurs star Victor Wembanyama following Game 4. The New York Knicks won that game, making the attack more baffling to Barkley. He described the egg-throwers as 'scumbags' and 'real cowards,' expressing dismay that such behavior accompanied a victory. This incident followed the Knicks making a historic comeback to take a 3-1 series lead against San Antonio. The series continues as both teams prepare for Game 5 in San Antonio.
- •Victor Wembanyama was hit with eggs after Game 4.
- •Barkley criticized the egg-throwers on ESPN.
- •Knicks won Game 4 with a historic 29-point comeback.
- •Game 5 is set to take place in San Antonio.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley blasts New York 'cowards' who egged Victor Wembanyama
"San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was hit in the head by eggs after the New York Knicks miraculously won Game 4.
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