Yahoo Sports reports: Charles Barkley turned his Cardi B controversy into a contract joke, saying he would welcome ESPN firing him if it meant getting paid for the years left on his deal. The NBA legend’s remark came after his on-air reaction to Cardi B’s NBA Finals halftime appearance at Madison Square Garden became a viral talking point.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 11, 2026 1:18 AM
The Cardi B reason why NBA legend Charles Barkley wants to be fired by ESPN
Charles Barkley turned his Cardi B controversy into a contract joke, saying he would welcome ESPN firing him if it meant getting paid for the years left on his deal. The NBA legend’s remark came after his on-air reaction to Cardi B’s NBA Finals halftime appearance at Madison Square Garden became a viral talking point.
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