Charles Barkley Seemed Frustrated After Seeing Sydney Sweeney Rooting For Knicks in NBA Finals

Sydney Sweeney turned heads at Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 5.

Charles Barkley Seemed Frustrated After Seeing Sydney Sweeney Rooting For Knicks in NBA Finals

Charles Barkley on Sydney Sweeney (Image credits - Firstsportz)

Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney made her appearance courtside as the New York Knicks took on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. She was seen donning the Knicks jersey.

The wait was finally over for the Knicks and the fans as they lifted their first NBA championship since 1973. With one win away from sealing the series, the hype was higher than ever heading into Game 5 on Saturday night.

After a slow start in the first quarter, as they have in previous games, the Knicks stepped up in the second quarter but still trailed by five points at halftime. In the end, they came up big in the fourth quarter again and secured a 94-90 victory over the Spurs at the Frost Bank Center.

Prior to the start of Game 5, the cameras focused on various celebrities and big names making their appearance at the arena. When Sweeney came on the big screen, Charles Barkley showed his astonishment right away.

Sydney Sweeney is here? Everybody is a New York Knicks fan now. Come on, man.

Charles Barkley on Inside The NBA

The New York Knicks are arguably the most passionate fanbase in the NBA and are known for letting things get out of hand more often than not. They are often seen traveling for games on the road, as seen during the playoffs this year.

While the likes of Timothee Chalamet, Ben Stiller, and Spike Lee are the regulars, Sydney Sweeney‘s appearance took Charles Barkley by surprise.

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Fans react to Charles Barkley’s astonishment after seeing Sydney Sweeney in Game 5

Sydney Sweeney often captures the spotlight wherever she goes. Her appearance in San Antonio not only captured the attention of Charles Barkley but also that of several fans.

After Barkley’s excitement and statements went viral, fans took to the internet to react to the moment.

Fans found Barkley’s reaction to seeing Sweeney as hilarious. Some fans believed that her support for the Knicks was just her jumping on the bandwagon.

It was a joyous moment for Sydney Sweeney and the Knicks fans

The Knicks are deserving NBA champions this year. They have had their share of doubters throughout the 2025-26 campaign, but proved themselves to be legit contenders heading into their first NBA Finals in 27 years.

Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with incredible and clutch performances in these playoffs. He won the Eastern Conference Finals MVP and was named the NBA Finals MVP on Saturday night as the Knicks sealed the series 4-1.

Jalen Brunson was exceptional in Game 1
Jalen Brunson was exceptional in the NBA Finals (Image via Frank Michael Smith/X)

In Game 5, Brunson was the best player on the court by a distance. With the likes of Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, and Karl-Anthony Towns struggling to score, Brunson scored a game-high 45 points.

The long wait for the franchise is over. They have reached the pinnacle of the sport and can start their big celebrations. The travel was also worth it for Sydney Sweeney and other Knicks fans who made the long trip.

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