During TNT’s coverage of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, Charles Barkley who is well-known for his frank commentary again attacked San Francisco.
The Hall of Famer, along with Draymond Green and reporter Taylor Rooks, hosted an alternate broadcast on truTV.
During the telecast, as Draymond Green jokingly discussed the chilly temperatures in Indianapolis, where the All-Star Game was being held, Barkley seized the opportunity to throw shade at San Francisco.
Barkley joked that walking around the Bay Area city required a bulletproof vest and asked Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller if he preferred cold weather or being in San Francisco, where he claimed one would be surrounded by a bunch of homeless crooks.
This is not the first time Barkley has expressed disdain for San Francisco. During Friday night’s broadcast, he declared the city dangerous, prompting a defense from Green, who staunchly supports his Golden State Warriors and their home city.
Charles Barkley’s Ongoing Critique
Barkley’s criticism of San Francisco dates back to the 2022 NBA playoffs when he urged officials to address the dirtiness and homelessness that he perceived as pervasive in the city.
Although Barkley and Green engage in lighthearted banter, Barkley’s views mirror the wider criticisms leveled against San Francisco in recent times. These critiques extend beyond mere jest and resonate with ongoing concerns about the city’s perceived shortcomings.
Notably, a San Francisco Giants legend admitted in the offseason that crime and drugs had become deterrents for free agents considering the city. As the 2025 All-Star Game approaches, it remains to be seen how Barkley will further express his opinions on San Francisco.
While his comments may be fueled by banter and a desire to elicit reactions, they also highlight ongoing concerns about the city’s issues, both in the eyes of Barkley and other critics.
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