NBA Legend Charles Barkley Calls Out Steph Curry After Warriors-Rockets Game

NBA legend Charles Barkley spoke about Steph Curry after Wednesday's game.

Nov 4, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) wipes his face after their game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Golden State Warriors lost to the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup (91-90).

They had looked like they were going to win the game but fell apart at the end of the fourth quarter.

Steph Curry took a contested three-pointer with 12 seconds left (and the Warriors up one).

He missed the shot, and the Rockets ended up getting two free throws after a loose ball foul.

HOUSTON HAS THE LEAD AFTER THIS WILD SEQUENCE 😱 pic.twitter.com/vg6xPLZUBx

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 12, 2024

After the game, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley spoke about Curry (via NBA on TNT).

Barkley: "As great as Steph Curry is, that was an awful shot. If he takes his time and there's only three seconds to go. If that the ball bounces around like that, the game is over. Steph deserves some blame for this loss... The whole thing started by Steph Curry making a bad decision."

Curry finished the loss with 19 points, three rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block while shooting 8/17 from the field and 3/9 from the three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.

Curry when asked about the shot after the game: "Probably a couple seconds too early. I like the shot. If I make it, we're on a plane to Vegas, so I'll live with it."

Steph Curry took a 3 up one with 9 on the shot clock and 12.5 on the game clock. Did he go too early or did he like the look?

“Both…Probably a couple seconds too early…If I make the shot, we’re on a plane to Vegas.” pic.twitter.com/nmI4Lda1Zx

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 12, 2024

Curry is averaging 22.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 45.1% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in his first 19 games.

The Warriors (14-10) will resume action on Sunday when they host the Dallas Mavericks.