Charles Barkley was caught off guard on live television on May 20, 2026, when he learned that the Dallas Mavericks had fired head coach Jason Kidd.
The NBA analyst, speaking on air when the news broke, momentarily paused before saying, “Oh my goodness,” a brief remark that underscored his surprise at the franchise’s decision.
Details surrounding the Mavericks’ move were not immediately disclosed, and the team did not announce a successor at the time of the report.
Source: New York Post
