NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has publicly challenged the league’s decision to suspend Paul George, calling the move “fishy.”
The New York Post reported the commentator’s remarks on Feb. 1, 2026, noting that Barkley criticized the disciplinary action and suggested the league owed fans a clearer explanation for why the Los Angeles Clippers star was sidelined.
Specific details of George’s suspension, including the length of the ban and the exact violation that triggered it, were not outlined in the initial report.
Neither the NBA nor the Clippers immediately issued additional statements regarding Barkley’s comments.
Source: New York Post
