Charles Barkley, a former American professional basketball player and current TNT and CBS Sports television analyst is popular for his candid and often humorous reactions.
The recent reaction of Charles Barkley to Utah Jazz star Walker Kessler’s girlfriend Abbie Stockard’s Miss America Victory has garnered the attention of millions.
Furthermore, Alabama’s Abbie Stockard recently became Miss America on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Stockard, a former cheerleader and nursing student at Auburn, represented Alabama in Miss America at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Florida.
"You can say War Eagle"
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Chuck & the Fellas react to Walker Kessler's girlfriend, Abbie Stockard, winning Miss America 🇺🇸👏 pic.twitter.com/WiqWYsCu0c
She further defeated Miss Texas, Annette Addo-Yabo, Kessler, who met Stockard during his sophomore year at Auburn, watched the finale with Jazz coach Will Hardy.
NBA star Kessler added a heartfelt post on his Instagram with the caption, “Congratulations, Abbie! I am so proud of you and everything you stand for.“
During TNT’s Inside the NBA show, Charles Barkley humorously reacted to Abbie’s victory, stating, “You can say war Eagle,” a popular term of Stockard’s Auburn University.
The humorous reaction of Charles Barkley quickly became the talk of the town.
Likewise, Barkley, an Auburn alumnus, stated that he is proud of the achievement of NBA star Walker Kessler’s girlfriend, Abbie.
He stated, “I’m proud No. 1 shout out to my home girl I wish I knew where she was from.“
Charles also added that his hometown, Alabama, has several talents stating, “I told you, boy, we’ve got good-looling women and brains down there.“
Charles Barkley Has Grapsed People’s Attention For Years With His Reactions!
This is not the first time the reaction of Charles Barkley has gone viral; he is known for his epic remarks, sharp critiques, and playful banter.
Moreover, people often talk about his reaction online. One Twitter user shared a clip of the Villanova game on September 25, 2024, with the caption, “Charles Barkley’s reaction to the Villanova game-winner in 2016 never gets old.“
In the clip, Charles Barkley is seen jumping from his chair and making an exciting round after the winner’s announcement.
Furthermore, his humorous reaction to Jordan Clarkson’s fit went viral when Charles Barkley stated, “What the hell is that? Come crystal bands on deck; hey, Halloween was two weeks ago, Captain Crunch.“
In response to the post, many in the comment section stated that Charles’s reaction is one of the reasons why TNT is best.
Moreover, Barkley is famous for his outspoken views on social and political issues, often expressing provocative and thought-provoking opinions.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Charles Barkley was born on February 20, 1963, in Leeds, Alabama, United States. He was the first black baby born at a segregated, all-white town hospital.
- His parents divorced, and Charles’s father abandoned him and his younger brother, Darryl Barkley.
- Charles began his professional career with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1984 NBA draft.
- He also competed in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games and won two gold medals as a United States men’s basketball team member.
