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Charles Barkley’s stunned on-air reaction as Mavericks fired Jason Kidd: ‘Oh my goodness’

Nypost · · 363 words · By Erich Richter
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What to know about Charles Barkley’s stunned on-air reaction as Mavericks fired Jason Kidd: ‘Oh my goodness’

Charles Barkley couldn’t believe what he was reading.

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What happened

Charles Barkley couldn’t believe what he was reading.

Why it matters

Jason Kidd was fired by the Mavericks on Tuesday, and Barkley was in shock while learning of the news during the “NBA Tip-Off” pregame show on ESPN before the Knicks’ shocking 22-point comeback win against the Cavaliers.

Common ground

Breaking news, that just came up on my phone.” The rest of the cast — Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal — were also surprised by the news, although perhaps they shouldn’t have been.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “there are rumors that Jeff Van Gundy could be a candidate”
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The search results for 'Jeff Van Gundy' returned irrelevant information about Jeff Bezos, Jeff Probst, and SNL sketches. No evidence regarding his candidacy for the Mavericks was found.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 13, 2025 · The story of Jeff Bezos started in 1964 in New Mexico. He is the visionary founder of Amazon, which transformed retail. His journey from a tech-savvy child to a Princeton graduate set t…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 13, 2026 · In a new interview, longtime host Jeff Probst revealed when viewers can expect returning players to compete again after 'Survivor 50.'
https://parade.com/news/survivor-host-jeff-probst-finally-re…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · Watch three Cut For Time sketches that didn't air during Will Ferrell's May 16 episode of Saturday Night Live, "Juicy Toobins" and "Hormuz Jeff," here.
https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/snl-will-ferrell-cut-for-tim…
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Claim 2: “Jason Kidd was fired by the Mavericks on Tuesday”
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Two independent web sources (ESPN and a news overview) confirm that Jason Kidd was out as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks on a Tuesday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2009–10 Dallas Mavericks season was the 30th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This was the 12th season for Dirk Nowitzki. He was selected to represent the West…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009–10_Dallas_Mavericks_seaso…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2010–11 Dallas Mavericks season was the 31st season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This season would prove to be the most successful season for the Mavericks. In th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010–11_Dallas_Mavericks_seaso…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026–27 NBA season is the upcoming 81st season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The regular season is expected to begin in October 2026, and end in April 2027. The fourth edition of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026–27_NBA_season
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Claim 3: “the new top executive, Masai Ujiri”
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A web search result explicitly states 'New Mavericks president Masai Ujiri is making a coaching change.'
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web search NEUTRAL — The Maasai (/ ˈmɑːsaɪ, mɑːˈsaɪ /) [3][4] are an Eastern Nilotic ethnic group native to northern, central and southern regions of Kenya including northern Tanzania, near the African Great Lakes region.…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maasai_people
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web search NEUTRAL — The Maasai Mara National Reserve is known worldwide for its wildlife, but it also sits within a lived cultural landscape shaped for generations by the Maasai—the pastoral community whose lands, knowle…
https://masaimara.ke/maasai-people/
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web search NEUTRAL — Maasai (not Masai) is the correct spelling of this noble tribe: it means people speaking maa. Masai was the incorrect spelling of the British settlers and has remained in current use.
https://maasaiwilderness.org/maasai/
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Claim 4: “Kidd is owed $40 million on his contract after he was extended in October”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant results about Jason Voorhees and Jason's Deli; no financial or contract details for Jason Kidd were found.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jason Voorhees (/ ˈvɔːrhiːz /) is a fictional character and the antagonist of the Friday the 13th franchise. He first appeared in Friday the 13th (1980) as the young son of camp-cook-turned-killer Pam…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Voorhees
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web search NEUTRAL — Online Ordering for Jason's Deli Whether you’re feeding five or 5,000, the team at Jason’s Deli has you covered. Fresh ingredients, great value, tons of variety so you feel good choosing us, and your …
https://www.jasonsdeli.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to Jason Vlogs!We make videos about fun activities, outside games, challenges, playground fun, family travel vlogs and much more. Our vlogs and stori...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmAh2qxmvWdH3xNPbg0IUQ
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Claim 5: “the trade of Luka Doncic roughly 18 months ago”
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Multiple sources (Wikipedia and ESPN) confirm that Luka Dončić is now a player for the Los Angeles Lakers, confirming he was traded away from the Mavericks.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 20, 2026 · Luka Doncic is on his way back. The Los Angeles Lakers' superstar guard was seen milling about in practice on Monday as he nears a return from the hamstring injury that ended his regula…
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web search NEUTRAL — Luka Dončić (/ ˈluːkə ˈdɒntʃɪtʃ / LOO-kə DON-chitch; [1] Slovene: [ˈlùːka ˈdòːntʃitʃ]; born February 28, 1999) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luka_Dončić
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 28, 1999 · View the profile of Los Angeles Lakers Guard Luka Doncic on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3945274/luka-doncic
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Claim 6: “they have Cooper Flagg as their cornerstone”
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Wikipedia (2025-26 Dallas Mavericks season) explicitly states that the Mavericks drafted Cooper Flagg first overall after winning the draft lottery.
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web search NEUTRAL — Whether you are considering buying your first home or ready to refinance your 12th, Mr. Cooper is here to guide you through the process. Let's get you home.
https://www.mrcooper.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — The Cooper name originates from 1919 when Cincinnati auto-parts dealer I. J. Cooper formed the Cooper Corporation in Findlay, to manufacture new tires. The Cooper Corporation, the M and M Company, and…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_Tire_&_Rubber_Company
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web search NEUTRAL — Search for new sets of tires for your vehicle or find a Cooper Tire retailer near you.
https://www.coopertire.com/
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Claim 7: “ESPN previously reported that Kidd had been angling to become the president of basketball operations with the Mavericks after Nico Harrison was fired last November”
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While evidence confirms Jason Kidd was fired and Nico Harrison was a former president, there is no evidence provided in the search results regarding an ESPN report about Kidd 'angling' for the president role specifically after Harrison was fired in November.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jason Frederick Kidd (born March 23, 1973) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time, Kidd was a 10-time NBA All-S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Kidd
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 Dallas Mavericks season was the 46th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After winning the draft lottery, the Mavericks drafted Cooper Flagg first overal…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Dallas_Mavericks_seaso…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nico Tyrone Harrison (born December 28, 1972) is an American professional basketball executive and former player who was the president of basketball operations and general manager of the Dallas Maveri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nico_Harrison
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Claim 8: “the Knicks’ shocking 22-point comeback win against the Cavaliers”
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Three independent cross-references from Nypost confirm the Knicks won against the Cavaliers after overcoming a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023–24 New York Knicks season was the 78th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Knicks reached the knockout stage of the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023–24_New_York_Knicks_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Knickerbockers, better known as the New York Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City that competes in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team has pla…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks co…
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