Charles Barkley criticizes Spurs after 29-point collapse in game
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Charles Barkley criticized the San Antonio Spurs after their significant collapse from a 29-point lead during a recent game. Barkley described the team's performance as the worst in basketball history. The Spurs' inability to maintain their lead was highlighted in the commentary surrounding the match. This scrutiny comes as the Spurs look to regroup in their upcoming contests.
- •Charles Barkley labeled Spurs' collapse as historically poor.
- •Spurs lost a 29-point lead during the match.
- •Commentary emphasizes the team's struggles late in games.
- •Criticism may influence the Spurs' strategies in upcoming contests.
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley clarifies ‘dumb basketball’ comment aimed at San Antonio Spurs after NBA Finals error
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley clarifies ‘dumb basketball’ comment about Spurs' collapse
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley calls the San Antonio Spurs ‘dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization’
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley rips Spurs after historic collapse: ‘Dumbest team in the history of civilization’
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley calls Spurs 'dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization'
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley passionately calls out the Spurs for being the "dumbest team" in history
- 5:26 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley rips Spurs after epic collapse: 'Dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization'
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Barkley on Spurs: 'We saw the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization'
"Charles Barkley clarified his criticism of the San Antonio Spurs after his “dumb basketball” comments following their NBA Finals collapse sparked concern over whether he was targeting coach Mitch Johnson. The Spurs had already taken heavy criticism after blowing a 29-point lead in Game 4 against the New York Knicks, a loss that left them down 3-1 in the series.
"Charles Barkley did not hold back after the San Antonio Spurs threw away one of the most comfortable-looking leads in NBA Finals history. The Spurs were up by 29 points in Game 4, having scored 76 in the first half, and looked set to level the series at 2-2.
"The Knicks outscored the Spurs 32-16 in the fourth quarter, winning the game on an Anunoby tip-in off a Jalen Brunson missed 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 1:48 AMCharles Barkley clarifies ‘dumb basketball’ comment aimed at San Antonio Spurs after NBA Finals error
Charles Barkley clarified his criticism of the San Antonio Spurs after his “dumb basketball” comments following their NBA Finals collapse sparked concern over whether he was targeting coach Mitch Johnson. The Spurs had already taken heavy criticism after blowing a 29-point lead in Game 4 against the New York Knicks, a loss that left them down 3-1 in the series.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 1:09 AMCharles Barkley clarifies ‘dumb basketball’ comment about Spurs' collapse
Charles Barkley clarified what he meant about "dumb basketball" for the Spurs in their disappointing NBA Finals Game 4 loss.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 11:00 AMCharles Barkley calls the San Antonio Spurs ‘dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization’
Charles Barkley did not hold back after the San Antonio Spurs threw away one of the most comfortable-looking leads in NBA Finals history. The Spurs were up by 29 points in Game 4, having scored 76 in the first half, and looked set to level the series at 2-2.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 10:34 AMCharles Barkley rips Spurs after historic collapse: ‘Dumbest team in the history of civilization’
The Knicks outscored the Spurs 32-16 in the fourth quarter, winning the game on an Anunoby tip-in off a Jalen Brunson missed 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:01 AMCharles Barkley calls Spurs 'dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization'
NBA commentator Charles Barkley did not hold back while providing his opinion on the San Antonio Spurs' collapse in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 5:50 AMCharles Barkley passionately calls out the Spurs for being the "dumbest team" in history
Charles Barkley is unhappy with how the Spurs played in the second half of Game 4.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 5:26 AMCharles Barkley rips Spurs after epic collapse: 'Dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization'
Charles Barkley held nothing back after the Spurs blew a 29-point lead in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:59 AMCharles Barkley on Spurs: 'We saw the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization'
Charles Barkley on Spurs: 'We saw the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization'
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