Charles Barkley downplays Inside the NBA confrontation with Draymond Green
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
During a podcast interview at a recent celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, Charles Barkley discussed his viral confrontation with Draymond Green on Inside the NBA. Barkley stated he was unfazed by the reaction on social media, mentioning that he and Green went for drinks at a dive bar after the incident. He expressed surprise over the backlash faced by Green, stating he doesn't take criticism seriously. Barkley emphasized that he does not engage much with social media and was only aware of the situation through numerous messages upon landing after the event.
- •Charles Barkley spoke on a podcast about his confrontation with Draymond Green.
- •The discussion took place during a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe.
- •Barkley and Green socialized afterward, seemingly unaffected by the incident.
- •Barkley received many messages about the situation upon landing from the tournament.
- •He expressed surprise at the social media backlash towards Green.
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