\u201cWe have to talk about them because the media is infatuated with the Lakers. But the Lakers are not a good team. They have zero athletic ability.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nBarkley is one of the most well-known pundits because he unabashedly expresses his opinions. He is not hesitant to lambaste the team that houses the face of the NBA, LeBron James.<\/p>\n
He is going to let everyone know how he feels at all times. However, the 1993 MVP is not always concerned about giving detailed analysis, which can result in hyperbolic statements.<\/p>\n
It feels like a bit of an exaggeration to use the word \u201cstinks\u201d to describe a squad currently in sixth place in the West. Moreover, LA’s loss to the Mavericks marks the first time it has dropped consecutive games since early-December.<\/p>\n
Barkley evaluated the Purple and Gold as if they were locked in the basement with no hope of escaping. In spite of his harsh words, his overall point is clear and understandable.<\/p>\n
The Lakers do not feel like a true threat in the Western Conference. Championship contenders are supposed to breeze past a Mavs team that lacks their two best players, even on the road.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles sorely underwhelmed in the American Airlines Center, and Barkley responded with a blistering assessment.<\/p>\n
Lakers failed to get the job done in Dallas<\/strong><\/p>\nLeBron James dazzled fans early with a highlight-reel dunk and finished with a solid 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, but the team needed more on this night.<\/p>\n
Anthony Davis did not quite make the most of his ample offensive opportunities (7-of-18), Austin Reaves shot 35.7 percent and Gabe Vincent failed to make much of an imprint in 24 minutes of play (zero points, two assists and one board).<\/p>\n
The biggest concern was undoubtedly LA’s defense, however. Quentin Grimes and PJ Washington dropped 23 and 22 points, respectively, and the Mavericks knocked down 18 of their 38 attempts from behind the 3-point line.<\/p>\n
The Lakers must ramp up their physicality, and fast.<\/p>\n
They cannot keep taking one step forward and two steps back. If the franchise remains inconsistent, Charles Barkley is sure to throw out another \u201cI told you so\u201d on TNT.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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