Charles Barkley jokes about Patrick Ewing during NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
During the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8, Charles Barkley made a humorous remark about Patrick Ewing. Barkley referenced being swept by Ewing's Knicks in the 1989 playoffs, jokingly stating his disdain for Ewing. Their exchange highlights the history of intense playoff battles in the NBA. Ewing's performance in that series remains a celebrated memory for Knicks fans.
- •Charles Barkley joked about hating Patrick Ewing on June 8.
- •Barkley recalled being swept by Ewing's Knicks in 1989 playoffs.
- •Ewing averaged 28.3 points per game in the series.
- •The NBA Finals returning to Madison Square Garden has reignited Knicks history.
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Why Charles Barkley still ‘hates’ New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing
"Charles Barkley brought an old New York Knicks wound back to life with Patrick Ewing sitting right beside him. The NBA Finals returning to Madison Square Garden has put Knicks history everywhere.
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