NBA analyst Charles Barkley made a political joke on Thursday when discussing the voting process for the All-Star Game, which will take place on February 19th.
NBA Hall of Famer andOn Thursday, Barkley made the TNT crew uncomfortable with a political joke as they discussed theCharles Barkley speaks to the crowd during the Class of 2022 Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala as part of the 2022 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on Sept. 9, 2022 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.
"We let the fans vote. Look what happened the last time they got to vote for president," Barkley said. After an uncomfortable silence and the host telling Barkley he was"really giving it to me tonight," Barkley clarified his statement. ."I mean the guy before the old guy. I’m sorry. Sorry President Biden. I didn’t mean President Biden." Fans of the NBA account for 50% of the vote for the All-Star Game starters, while players and media account for 25% each.
The starters were announced Thursday night for the game which will take place on Feb. 19 in Salt Lake City. Charles Barkley with cigars on the seventh hole during the pro-am prior to the LIV Golf Invitational - Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on July 28, 2022 in Bedminster, New Jersey.
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