Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl
Charles Barkley has been one of LeBron James’ biggest critics this summer. He’s not stopping now.
“It’s like watching a movie,” Barkley said during a radio interview Friday. “Just when you think it couldn’t get any stupider, it gets more stupid.”
The TNT analyst was referring to the recent claim by James and his manager that race played a part in the public backlash against LeBron since “The Decision,” ESPN’s one-hour special in which James announced he was leaving Cleveland for the Miami Heat.
“The only criticism I’ve heard about LeBron, and it was my biggest criticism, that ‘Decision’ thing was just stupid. It was stupid,” Barkley said on Philadelphia 610 WIP. “The second thing, when they all came out there dancing around on stage, that was silly. That’s the only thing I’ve heard LeBron get criticized about. That has nothing to do with race.
“That’s what makes this last thing so stupid. That’s stupid. The only criticism of LeBron has been ‘The Decision’ and the one hour of our life that we can’t have back. And ESPN, oh my god. Oh my god. To go down to training camp and report every day is one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever seen. I’m watching yesterday and one of the guys actually said LeBron looked fierce in practice. I’m like, ‘Fierce in practice? What the hell does that mean?’ He was fierce in the second day of training camp. You’re like, come on man, he really didn’t say that, did he? This summer with LeBron and all the stuff that went on is like a bad movie. You just can’t make this stuff up.”
Barkley said the media was giving too much attention to LeBron and the Heat.
“They do realize the Lakers have won the last two championships. If you’re going to cater to somebody, at least cater to the guys who have actually won the last two championships,” he said. “They have definitely crossed the line and this is unprecedented. This is unprecedented a– kissing.”
-Fox Sports
Did Charles Barkly say stupider? I guess he’s forgotten that his entire career & life choices have been labeled far worse than stupider. What’s sad is, it seems he’s forgotten all the racsial issuse that plagued not only the NBA but all professional sports orginizations. LeBron James is a champion on & off the court & the world can measure the differences between the two of you & this young man is just getting started. It’s funny even more so to me now as I reflect on your candidacy for mayor of your home town. I mean if you’re that willing to ignore the problems in organized sports, how can you be expected to deal with the all to well known issues of race in America, let alone your home town. Lebron (king to you) James has remained a relevant figure in the state of Ohio. If my memory serves me correctly, YOU DON’T LIKE CLEVELAND! You judge him on his decesion to leave, the way he chose to do it through the media & now his very accurate depiction of race & the role it now & has always played out not just in Cleveland but the world! Stop the hate Charles! We see that you’re jealous because he’s More than a Game & you’ve become nothing more than a loud sounbite. Shame on you & anyone who would launch an attack againist this young man for the decisions he chose to make for himself & his family. Remember you selfish hate mongers he does have a family! I’m certain that if Charles Barkley accually get a chance to read this response, he’ll have to acknowledge he might, just might have been a lillte bit of an A-Hole throughout this whole thing. P.S. Charles I have always been a fan of yours & have always supported you when many wanted to see you fail. So be the man I know you are & appologize to LeBron James for not being the big brother you’re supposed to have been.