When Basketball Player Charles Barkley Threw a Man Out a Window — and Had No Regrets About It

During the 1990s, NBA legend Charles Barkley was just as famous for his fiery personality off the court as he was for his dominance on it. Known for speaking his mind and never backing down from confrontation, Barkley found himself in one of his most infamous incidents when a nightclub altercation turned into a story that would follow him for decades.

According to reports, while enjoying a night out, Barkley was confronted by an unruly clubgoer who decided to throw a cup of ice over him. That turned out to be a mistake. In true Barkley fashion, the Hall of Famer reacted immediately — by picking the man up and throwing him out the window of the club.

Fortunately, the window was on the first floor, and the man wasn’t seriously injured. But the story made national headlines, adding yet another colorful chapter to Barkley’s long list of off-court adventures.

When the case went to court, the judge asked Barkley if he had any regrets about what happened. Barkley’s response became an instant classic:

“Yeah, I regret we were only on the first floor.”

The courtroom reportedly erupted in laughter — a moment that perfectly summed up Barkley’s unapologetic and unfiltered attitude.

Though the incident earned him a fine and plenty of media attention, it also solidified his reputation as one of sports’ most candid and unpredictable figures. Unlike many athletes who polished their image, Barkley leaned into his authenticity — flaws, humor, and all.

Decades later, the “window incident” remains one of the wildest stories in NBA history and a reminder that Charles Barkley was — and still is — one of a kind.