When the NBA national schedule was revealed some people were really annoyed that the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers have so many national games. Though they are two of the biggest and most profitable teams in the NBA, it was no secret that both of them would be pretty bad this year. ESPN has flexed out several Knicks games but TNT has unfortunately still had to air them and it’s pissing off Inside the NBA host, Charles Barkley.
Charles Barkley threatens to quit work if TNT continues to air Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers games because they’re just so darn bad and he’s not going to take it anymore.
“I’m not coming to work anymore if we show the Knicks or the Lakers for the rest of the season,” he said. “I’m putting my foot down.”
No, he’s not being 100 percent serious and he’s not about to quit his cushy gig at TNT, but this is what makes Chuck so great. He was never afraid to voice his opinion during his Hall of Fame career as a player and he sure as heck has not been shy in voicing it as an analyst.
Quite frankly, the Knicks and Lakers are awful and don’t deserve to be featured on national television based on their 5-35 and 12-25 records and are only televised because they’re in the two largest media markets in the country.
I hope they show the Lakers the rest of the season if it will get rid of Charles Barkley.
BYE FELICIA!!
I would give anything if BARKLEY was not on TNT I cant stand him with his big Mouth BULL CRAP AND HE IS THE ONLY ONE THAT THINKS HE IS FUNNY. I watch the games and turn him off at HALF TIME.
He is definitely more funny than Shaq for once.
I think Chuck is funny but many times he keeps saying the same thing over and over, and sounds very monotonous.
Personally I prefer Chris Webber personality. However I would love to see some Dominique Wilkins, Scottie Pippen, or other analyst personalities that are great.