Charles Barkley slams San Francisco

Charles Barkley slams San Francisco as 'rat infested,' declares he's skipping NBA All-Star Game
Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley slammed the city of San Francisco during "Inside the NBA" on Thursday night as "rat infested."
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Charles Barkley ripped the city of San Francisco during TNT’s “Inside the NBA” on Thursday night. The basketball legend took a shot at the City by the Bay while discussing Pistons star Cade Cunningham’s chances at making his first All-Star team when the game takes place at Chase Center in February.
Charles Barkley says he's not going to 'rat-infested' San Francisco for All-Star Game: It's not a beautiful city
Johnson quickly urged Barkley to stop and just focus on the highlights. Kenny Smith, meanwhile, chimed in to claim San Francisco is a “beautiful” city. “San Francisco is not a beautiful city!” Barkley pushed back. “Rats. Cats…Y’all are not gonna make me like San Francisco. No. Nope, nope, nope, nope.” -via Awful Announcing / January 17, 2025
NBA HOFer Charles Barkley refuses to attend NBA All-Star Game, criticizes San Francisco again: "Y'all are not gonna make me like San Francisco!"
Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley criticized San Francisco again, calling it a "rat-infested place," and confirmed he won't attend the NBA All-Star Game there. Barkley's disparagement follows past comments and sparked defensive responses from Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green.
Charles Barkley vows to boycott NBA All-Star Game in ‘rat-infested’ San Francisco
NBA All-Star Game will be hosted by the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco and Charles Barkley has no interest in attending.
Charles Barkley not looking forward to NBA All-Star Game in ‘rat-infested’ San Francisco
While appearing on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” on Thursday night, Barkley referred to San Francisco as “rat-infested.”

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