Charles Barkley hit with backlash after appearing to defend the cops in the Breonna Taylor case

The Hollywood Reporter

His comments on Inside the NBA were met with agreement by fellow panelist Shaquille O'Neal. "I don't think this one was like George Floyd or Ahmaud Arbery and things like that," Barkley began. "I feel sad that this young lady lost her life. I think this one was —  the no-knock warrant is something we need to get rid of ... across the board. But I am worried to lump all these situations in together...And I just feel bad that the young lady lost her life. But we do have to take into account that her boyfriend shot at the cops and shot a cop. So like I say, even though I am really sorry she lost her life, I just don't think we can put this in the same situation as George Floyd or Ahmaud Arbery." O'Neal added: "I have to agree with Charles, this one is sort of lumped in." Barkley faced backlash for his comments on Twitter, where his name has been trending since last night.