Charles Barkley was roasted by San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones on Inside The NBA before Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
What happened?
The mayor immediately went for the jugular and roasted Barkley for his past comments about the city and the women of San Antonio.
Barkley didn't take things personally and went right back at it by trolling the city's River Walk and calling it a “creek”.
Why it matters for Charles Barkley
Barkley has been vocal about his opinions on San Antonio, and the mayor's response was a clever way to defend her city.
On 18 Jun, Barkley praised San Antonio for being fantastic and the people of the city for being good sports.
What comes next?
Barkley picked the New York Knicks to beat the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals, saying “I’ve got the Knicks in 6”.
The Knicks and Spurs split the regular-season series 1-1, but the Knicks beat the Spurs in the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup final.
As a sign of truce, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones gifted Barkley and the Inside The NBA crew with a box of churros, which Barkley loved.
Barkley was licking his lips before opening the box and took a big bite, complimenting the mayor’s nice gesture.
The series is also a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals, which the Spurs won in five games.
Barkley's prediction and the mayor's response added to the excitement of the NBA Finals, which will be interesting to watch.
The New York Knicks have been playing well, and Barkley thinks they have what it takes to win the championship.
The San Antonio Spurs will have to bring their A-game if they want to take down the Knicks and win the series.
Charles Barkley's comments and predictions are always entertaining, and this series is shaping up to be a great one.
The Inside The NBA crew, including Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal, were at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday for Game 1.
The crew had a great time, and the addition of the mayor and the churros made for a fun and lighthearted atmosphere.
The NBA Finals will continue, and fans will be eager to see what happens next.
The Knicks and Spurs will face off again, and Charles Barkley will likely have more to say about the series.
The 2026 NBA Finals are shaping up to be an exciting series, with the Knicks and Spurs battling it out for the championship.
The series will be a great test for both teams, and fans will be on the edge of their seats as they watch the games unfold.