Charles Barkley’s stunned on-air reaction as Mavericks fired Jason Kidd: ‘Oh my goodness’
Charles Barkley expressed shock on-air after the Dallas Mavericks fired head coach Jason Kidd. The decision came as a surprise to Barkley and his ESPN colleagues, despite reports of Kidd's ambitions for a higher position within the organization. The Mavericks are now looking for a new coach while Kidd becomes a free agent.
- ▪Jason Kidd was fired by the Mavericks, leading to a stunned reaction from Charles Barkley on ESPN.
- ▪Barkley noted the surprising nature of the firing, especially considering Kidd's $40 million contract.
- ▪The Mavericks are seeking a new direction for their team under new executive Masai Ujiri.
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NBA Charles Barkley’s stunned on-air reaction as Mavericks fired Jason Kidd: ‘Oh my goodness’ By Erich Richter Published May 20, 2026, 1:08 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Charles Barkley couldn’t believe what he was reading. 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. “Oh my goodness,” Barkley said. “Jason Kidd just got fired. Wow. Man, that’s a shocker there. Breaking news, that just came up on my phone.” The moment Chuck and the crew found out that Dallas dismissed Jason Kidd as head coach.
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