Charles Barkley sees timeless elegance in Serena Williams' MET Gala outfit

Charles Barkley saw timeless elegance in Serena Williams' Met Gala outfit, while rating different outfits from the red carpet on Tuesday’s episode of Inside the NBA. Barkley rated numerous outfits, starting from Knicks fan Spike Lee and ending with Tennis legend Serena Williams.

Barkley rated Spike Lee’s look a 10/10 since he showed up donning the Knicks’ colors. The Suns legend was also fascinated by Janelle Monae’s hat and rated her outfit 10/10 as well. Barkley also reviewed the outfits of others, including Stevie Wonder, Jalen Hurts, Lewis Hamilton, and more.

When it was finally time to rate Serena Williams’ look, Barkley couldn’t help but admire her elegance, saying:

“Serena Williams, man, she looks great. That looks like one of those modern movie stars from back in the 50s, 60s, or 70s. You look great, Serena.”

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Barkley was so impressed by Williams’ look that he forgot to rate her outfit altogether. Hilariously, Shaquille O’Neal stepped into the frame when Barkley moved on to Stevie Wonder and wasn’t impressed by the trail of Stevie’s coat.

However, both Shaq and Barkley were impressed by Lewis Hamilton’s white suit and beret, rating his outfit a solid 9/10.

Charles Barkley embarrassed after guaranteeing a Rockets win in the Western Conference first round

Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley was all in on the Houston Rockets for the 2025 NBA playoffs. The 62-year-old even went as far as to guarantee that the Rockets would knock Steph Curry and Co. out of the playoffs. Unfortunately for Barkley, the Warriors rallied to knock Houston out in seven games.

After the game, Draymond Green posted a message on Instagram, calling Barkley out on his prediction:

“My OG brother doesn’t understand Championship pedigree….” Green wrote. “We love you Chuckster!”

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This isn’t the first time that Charles Barkley has been wrong about the Golden State Warriors. Over the years, the 62-year-old has made plenty of wrong predictions against the Dubs, and Draymond Green never misses an opportunity to call Barkley out.

The Warriors didn’t just defeat the Rockets; they’ve also established a 1-0 lead over the Timberwolves in the Western Conference semis. Barkley’s first-round exit prediction for the Warriors will continue to age poorly, so long as they maintain their level of play.

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