Charles Barkley fires back, takes playful shot at Draymond Green, Warriors

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has a knack for speaking his mind, whether warranted or not.

Barkley on Friday continued his back-and-forth with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, which initially began during Green’s May 6 appearance on “Inside the NBA” on ESPN.

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Barkley had expressed his opinion on the Warriors, saying their dynasty run is over and that Green and Stephen Curry should consider leaving if their career goals are to win more NBA championships.

“It’s over for the Warriors,” Barkley said on May 6. “No disrespect. It is for every old team. You have your run, you get old … it just passed you by. Y’all had one of the greatest runs ever.”

Green’s response: “I think the goal is to not look like you in the Houston Rockets uniform. That is ultimately the goal.”

Barkley was later backed by the guys he’s been on the show with for three decades. Later in the show, they discussed how James Harden had more turnovers than field goals against the Detroit Pistons.

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Green defended Harden, only for it to be a setup as producers had a stat that blew even Green’s mind. Green has had 43 playoff games where he’s finished with more turnovers than field goals made, tied with Kendrick Perkins for the most since 2003.

The “feud” continued on Friday, with Barkley going on a spree of radio interviews. Here’s what he had to say in response to Green, doubling down on his stance:

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Coolest kicks of the NBA playoffs as stars show their sneaker style

The NBA playoffs bring out more than high‑stakes basketball, as stars showcase their sneaker style on the league’s biggest stage.

See the coolest kicks worn during the 2026 NBA Playoffs, where footwear becomes part of the spotlight.

Above, The shoes of Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks are seen during the first half of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden on April 18, 2026, in New York City.

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Coolest kicks of the NBA playoffs as stars show their sneaker style

The NBA playoffs bring out more than high‑stakes basketball, as stars showcase their…

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