Charles Barkley had something to say about the Game 5 Knicks-Spurs celebrity guest list.
Prior to tip-off for the Knicks’ first chance in these NBA Finals to bring home a championship — their first in 53 years — the Hall of Famer and “Inside the NBA” co-host made a comment as the broadcast showcased the famous faces at Frost Bank Arena on Saturday night.
The clips started with showing Sydney Sweeney in the stands followed by Tracy Morgan, Allan Houston, Avery Johnson and Patrick Ewing.
In a delayed reaction, Barkley said “Sydney Sweeney is here?”
“Everybody is a New York Knicks fan now,” he added.
Actress Sydney Sweeney in the crowd before the start of the first quarter for game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Jason Szenes for the New York PostSweeney, who was with boyfriend Scooter Braun in San Antonio, is among a group of usual Knicks fans to travel to San Antonio for the decisive Game 5.
Ben Stiller, Timothée Chalamet and Spike Lee all made the trip.
John Turturro, “Marty Supreme” director Josh Safdie, Cam Skattebo and Fat Joe also were in attendance.
Actress Sydney Sweeney in the crowd before the start of the first quarter for game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Jason Szenes for the New York Post
Charles Barkley talks before the game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs during Game Two of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 5, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NBAE via Getty ImagesIf the Knicks fall short of closing the series Saturday night, the NBA Finals will return to the Garden on Tuesday for a Game 6.
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