Charles Barkley rips Bulls fans for making widow of late team exec cry: 'That was total BS'

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Charles Barkley ripped Chicago Bulls fans on Monday night over the way they treated Thelma Krause during the team’s Ring of Honor ceremony last week, causing the widow of Jerry Krause to cry.

Krause, the architect of the Bulls dynasty who passed away in 2017, was shown on the video board of the United Center, and boos came down from the crowd. Thelma Krause appeared to be visibly upset with the crowd’s reaction.

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Chicago Bulls class of 2024 Ring of Honor inductees in Chicago on Jan. 12, 2024. (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports)

Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman did not show up for the ceremony either.

Barkley said his peace during Monday night’s slate of games on TNT.

"What happened in Chicago the other night was a disgrace," Barkley said. "It was a flatout disgrace. … Having his wife cry like that, that was wrong on so many levels. Michael, Scottie and Dennis not showing up – that was wrong. It was a disgrace to the legacy of the Chicago Bulls. They’ve always been a great, great organization.

"Not to have the greatest player in your organization there. You won six championships and Dennis and Scottie … First of all, I don’t why you would put a hundred guys in the Ring of Honor anyway, that’s just stupid. But what those fans did to Mrs. Krause, that was not cool. Everybody involved owe that lady an apology. 

Thelma Krause, widow of Jerry Krause, looks on during the inaugural Ring of Honor ceremony for the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls at the game between Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Jan. 12, 2024 in Chicago. (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

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