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Charles Barkley Believes Lakers Have Easy Road To Finals

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Charles Barkley is starting to believe in the Los Angeles Lakers. However, it may not be for the reasons that everyone else is. On Sunday, during the telecast of the Lakers playoff game, Barkley discussed what he is seeing in the playoff landscape. No, it isn’t just the talent of the Lakers that has Barkley believing in them. But rather, their current and potential matchups waiting for them. It looks as if the Lakers could be playing a Grizzlies team that may be without their best player in Ja Morant.

Morant injured his hand on Sunday night, with the outlook not being so great. Now, the Lakers can pounce on the wounded Grizzlies, extending their series lead. Here’s what Barkley had to say on the matter. “If you actually look at it now, the Lakers that was the easiest path to the Conference Finals…I rather be in the Play-In and play 1 bad team at home. The Clippers got a tougher road because they have to go through the Suns and Denver.”

Charles Barkley Likes The Lakers Odds

While Barkley could be right in his assessment. However, if the Lakers advance, they will be taking on a strong team in either the Warriors or Kings. Yes, the Clippers could potentially have a tougher road with Phoenix and Denver. But counting out the reigning champs and Sacramento could seem rather foolish. However, with all the talk on future matchups, we’re only one game into the opening round. A lot can happen from now until the end of the week.

The Lakers bandwagon seems to be growing larger by the day. A team that was once believed to not belong in the playoffs. Now, has all the luck on their side. But they may not be entirely lucky. Lakers star Anthony Davis did suffer an arm injury on Sunday night. However, Davis did return and finish strong for his team in the win. Do you believe the Lakers have a favorable road to the NBA Finals? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it locked in here with HNHH.

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Charles Barkley’s Nike Air Max CB 94 To Return In “Pure Purple”

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Charles Barkley is a legend in the NBA. Although he was never able to win a championship, he is still one of the best ever, especially in his position. He was a scoring machine and could also rack up the rebounds. Moreover, he posed quite the challenge to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls back in the 1993 NBA Finals. Overall, Barkley is someone who ought to be respected for his play on the court. This is true even if you don’t agree with some of the things he says on television.

If you are new to the sneaker world, you may not know that Barkley actually used to have his very own signature model. This was the Nike Air Max CB 94. As you can guess, this is a shoe that was released in 1994. Consequently, it is going to be turning 30 years old soon. To commemorate this, Nike has decided that it will be bringing the silhouette back into its rotation. As for the first colorway that will be released, you can be hold the “Pure Purple” offering, down below.

Charles Barkley Signature

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Of course, we all know that Charles Barkley was a big guy. Consequently, his shoes matched that stature. As you can see in the official images above and below, this sneaker has a chunky high-top look to it. In some ways, these even look like some military shoes. Firstly, the colorway starts with some black suede overlays. Secondly, there is a layer of white underneath that is subsequently complemented by some purple that goes up the tongue. It is a look that is definitely not for everyone, but it is iconic to the 90s.

As it stands, this shoe does not have an official release date. However, it is expected to come out in the Fall for a price of $170 USD. If you are a sneakerhead, this shoe should absolutely be on your radar. Let us know what you think of this Charles Barkley signature, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the sneaker world.

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Kevin Durant Takes Jab At Charles Barkley

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Kevin Durant respects what the co-hosts of NBA on TNT have done for the spot. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley are known as greats of the game. However, those greats have had a lot to say about the current game. Barkley has even had a few things to say about Durant in the past. The two have had their previous beef, but Durant realizes they’ve also had good moments. When asked about a potential sit down with Barkley, Durant didn’t hesitate with his answer.

“I probably wouldn’t sit down with Charles [Barkley].” Durant’s comments can be taken as tongue and cheek. The former league MVP had a big smile on his face when making the statement. But don’t get it twisted, there’s no love lost between the two. Barkley was very vocal about Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors a few years back. The former Phoenix Suns star hated the idea of seeing another super team. A term in which Barkley himself has been a part of with his time in Houston.

Kevin Durant Has No Time For Barkley

The beef between the two really hasn’t been on the burner. Durant is more worried about getting his Suns to the NBA Finals. However, Suns fans would like to see the two be able to co-exist. Before 2021, the last time the Suns had been to the NBA Finals was when Barkley was leading the team. But those pesky Chicago Bulls featuring a man named Michael Jordan sent Barkley home ringless. Now the Suns have a great chance at bringing a championship back to Phoenix.

Whatever the case may be, it seems Durant hasn’t let go of Barkley’s past comments. Every professional sport deals with an aspect of this. Former players calling out the current generation. But it’s time for the generations to come together and celebrate the sport. However, the best generation’s discussion will always be a massive topic of discussion. What do you think about Kevin Durant’s comments on Barkley? Is it finally time for the two to settle this beef? Give us your thoughts on the situation in the comments section. For the latest news involving the NBA, keep it right here at HNHH.

Charles Barkley Has Jokes For Rudy Gobert: Video

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Charles Barkley loves a good prank. The NBA on TNT co-host can take it just as well as he dishes it out. Tuesday, on pre-game coverage of the play-in tournament, Barkley decided to have a little fun. But that fun came at the expense of Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert. Gobert made headlines this week after attempting to strike teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout. The action has since resulted in Gobert’s suspension from the play-in tournament.

However, that doesn’t mean that others can’t have fun at Gobert’s expense. Barkley decided to give his input on the situation the only way Barkley can. The NBA Hall-of-Famer took a shot at Gobert’s actions that resulted in his suspension.“I’m Rudy Gobert… You can’t hit somebody and run backwards.” Barkley throws a little salt in the wounds when discussing Gobert’s action. It was hard to keep a straight face for the rest of the crew. Check out the hilarious video below.

Charles Barkley Throws Shade At Gobert

Gobert’s actions are funny to some. But the Timberwolves will be without their big man in the seventh-seed play-in matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. Everything seemed to go wrong for the Timberwolves during their regular season finale. The incident with Gobert and Anderson was a big enough black eye. However, it wasn’t the team’s only loss of the day. Forward Jaden McDaniels fractured his hand after punching a wall at halftime. A franchise in disarray will now fight for a playoff spot against a team that has slowly become a favorite to win it all. The Timberwolves and Lakers will be the second game of Tuesday’s slate of play-in games.

Charles Barkley understands how heated an NBA sideline can get. The former Suns star has long been known for his firey personality. However, since retiring Charles has become everyone’s favorite NBA analyst. Barkley and Shaq have continued their off-the-court rivalry. Which has created great television. What are your thoughts on Barkley’s jab at Gobert? Do you think the joking is too much on the Timberwolves star? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here at HNHH.

Charles Barkley’s Hilarious Hotel Soap Story: Video

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Charles Barkley can sometimes be a walking headline. The NBA Hall-of-Famer seems to stay in the news over comments he has mentioned. But his latest story might be one he wishes he could take back. On a recent episode of The Steam Room, Barkley discussed a rather bizarre thing he does while on the road. Sir Charles claims he brings his own bars of soap with him on trips. He claims that soap at hotels is too small for him to use. However, the reason behind his thought may be a little too rated R for public consumption.

“I travel with a big bar of soap… These hotels started being cheap. Those bars ain’t big enough. Because I almost had a couple of accidents with the soap at hotels.” Co-host Ernie Johnson could barely keep it together when Barkley delved into the details of hotel soap. Barkley insinuated that the small soap may have almost caused him to make a mistake. We’ll let you decipher what Barkley means with his comments. But it won’t be hard for you to put it together.

Charles Barkley Won’t Drop His Soap

The story was too much for Shaq to take. The former NBA big man lost it when Barkley recounted the story on NBA on TNT. Charles can sometimes be comedy without even realizing it. However, this time, the former Suns star knows he has comedy gold. The NBA on TNT crew is the best team covering the sport. Shaq, Ernie, Kenny, and Charles are can’t miss television. From Kenny’s races to the big screen, all the way to the on-screen rivalry between Barkley and Shaq. Fans get high quality entertainment when tuning in.

We all now know that Charles Barkley fears hotel soap. A fact I didn’t really expect to ever know when discussing him. However, the reasoning for his fear is something we should all be scrubbing out of our minds. But Barkley isn’t the only one who shares strange habits when traveling. Do you have any traveling habits that you want to share? Please let us know your traveling pet peeves in the comment section. For the latest on Barkley’s bizarre travel habits and the NBA, keep it right here with HNHH.

Charles Barkley’s NBA Playoff Guarantees: Video

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A Charles Barkley guarantee isn’t always a good thing. Actually, more often than not, they mean the opposite. Barkley’s guarantees have been known to have a negative effect on the player or team that earns them. Comparatively, Barkley believed that San Diego State would be the winner of the Men’s Final Four. But the Barkley curse hit the Aztecs, and they fell just short. Now, Barkley has his eyes set on some NBA predictions. Look out if your team happens to be on Barkley’s list. However, for those keeping score, it would be in your best interest to place two new bets.

Sir Charles has high hopes for the Denver Nugget and Sacramento Kings. Barkley believes the Kings will earn their first playoff series win in over two decades. The Kings have been one of the more fun teams to follow this season. With their lighting of the beam, it’s hard to root against the Kings. The other team on Barkley’s radar is the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets are loaded with talent. Which is why the NBA legend believes they will reach the Western Conference Finals.

Charles Barkley Has Faith In Nuggets And Kings

Barkley likes to have fun with his guarantees. Needless to say, Barkley was all in on the theatrics with his playoff predictions. However, Kings and Nuggets fans may not be too thrilled by his selections. But he can’t be wrong every time, can he? Eventually, everyone gets the correct call. Whatever the case, the NBA Playoffs are just around the corner. The NBA regular season wraps up on Sunday. With the play-in tournament starting on April 11th.

After the play-in tournament, the official field will be set. Sixteen teams will begin their quest to chase the ultimate goal. Teams appearing this season will be the likes of reigning champs, the Golden State Warriors. Fan favorites like the Kings and Bucks. With the potential of historically great franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers attempt to make the field. So, who will be the last team standing? Give us your playoff predictions in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.

Kendrick Perkins Takes Shot At Charles Barkley

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Kendrick Perkins has never been a stranger to making a headline. Perkins is well known for his outspoken personality. However, on today’s edition of ESPN’s First Take, Perkins went after another outspoken media member. Perkins called out Charles Barkley for his recent comments on the legacy of Kevin Durant. Durant has recently mentioned that his legacy doesn’t matter to him. However, Durant has had issues with Barkley in the past for statements he has made.

When talking about Durant’s legacy, Perkins mentioned “ringless” former players disrespecting champions. Perkins went on to further name-drop the former players he was speaking on. Barkley has long discussed his disdain for players building super teams. Obviously, when talking on that subject, Barkley mentions Durant. The Phoenix star has been the topic of super teams, with his tenure in Golden State and Brooklyn. Just how far did Perkins go when discussing Durant’s legacy? Check out the video below.

Kendrick Perkins Has Had Enough Of Barkley’s Disrespect

Durant has mentioned in recent interviews how whatever decisions he makes never pleases the fans. However, joining super teams is never a good way to state your case. But Kendrick Perkins is on Durant’s side. The former Boston Celtic believes those without rings don’t feel the pressure of a champion. The conversation wasn’t pointed solely at Barkley. However, Perkins was sure to give him some shine during the conversation. A conversation between these two would make for must-see television.

Conversations about a player’s legacy are important to fans and the media. Contrarily they shouldn’t be happening until the said player has retired. Durant’s legacy is not finished. It seems difficult for someone to speak on a legacy while a career is still in progress. One thing is for sure, Barkley will have no issue with answering Perkins’ statement. What are your thoughts on Perkins; statement? Should ringless players sit out of the conversations? Or do any Hall-of-Famers have the right to speak on the game? Let us know in the comment section below what your thoughts are. To stay up to date with the latest sports news, stay locked in with HNHH.

Jay Williams Hits Charles Barkley Where It Hurts

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Jay Williams has been fantastic on ESPN as of late. Overall, he has proven himself as someone who is very pro-player. Moreover, he has no qualms about getting into it with guys like Stephen A. Smith. If he doesn’t like a take from someone, he is going to let them know about it, without any exceptions. At this point, Williams is valued by the company, and it has led to appearances on many of the top shows. This includes First Take where he sat across from JJ Redick today.

One of the many topics of conversation involved the current feud between Charles Barkley and Kevin Durant. Recently, Barkley stated that the current generation is too sensitive. Consequently, Durant came out and told Barkley to stop mentioning him. He also said that he will never respect what Barkley has to say as it just doesn’t matter all that much to him. It was a very interesting back-and-forth, and Jay Williams certainly had a unique perspective on it all.

Jay Williams From The Top Rope

As you can see in the clip above, Williams told Redick that there is one simple argument that can be made which derails what Barkley is saying. Michael Jordan used to be best friends with Barkley. However, he stopped talking to Chuck over some mild criticism. MJ is considered one of the toughest players in NBA history, yet was extremely sensitive to being told that he was doing a bad job. Simply put, you cannot boil down sensitivity to today’s generation. Everyone is guilty of it, one way or another.

Overall, this was a very solid point by Jay Williams. JJ Redick ultimately backed it up by saying that NBA players are some of the most sensitive in the entire world. Had Stephen A. Smith been there, it would have definitely been an interesting conversation. After all, Stephen A. likes to take up for and defend the older generation. Let us know what you thought of what Williams had to say, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the basketball world.

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Kevin Durant Has Had It With Charles Barkley

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Kevin Durant is someone who has caught a lot of flack from the old heads over the years. Overall, there is a contingent of people who believe that Durant is soft. Moreover, some people have even called him terms like “miserable.” Mostly, this criticism has come from Charles Barkley. Over the years, Barkley has called Durant a “bus rider” as opposed to a “bus driver.” Additionally, it has almost become clear that he does not like KD. In some cases, it has even felt personal, with Durant calling Chuck out on social media.

With each passing day, these two grow to dislike each other even more. For instance, in a recent interview, Barkley said: “He’s very sensitive. Great player. He’s part of that generation who think he can’t be criticized. He’s never looked in the mirror and says ‘Man, is that a fair criticism?’” Although this isn’t the first time someone has said this about KD, it does seem odd that Barkley keeps harping on this. In fact, Durant saw the comments and immediately decided that he had had enough.

Kevin Durant Speaks

On Twitter, Durant wrote, “This ain’t gettin tiring chuck? I’ll never respect the words that come out ya mouth fam just deal with it.” Furthermore, a fan noted that KD only dislikes it when people keep it personal. When it comes to basketball, KD takes his criticism with grace. Durant noticed this comment took the quote tweets, adding “This is where I’m at wit it…” Needless to say, Durant doesn’t mind being criticized for his play. However, the criticism better be from a pure basketball standpoint. Otherwise, he does not want to hear it.

Barkley has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way over the years. He is someone who does not hold back, and that is especially true when it comes to Durant. Although, the players are starting to clap back, and it has forced Chuck’s hand. Even a sitdown between these two probably wouldn’t square away their beef. That said, we’re not sure the fans would even want that. In the eyes of many, this feud just makes the league that much more entertaining.

Kevin Durant Claps Back At Charles Barkley For Questionable LeBron Quote

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Kevin Durant is someone who has always been incredibly active on social media. He isn’t shy to speak out about various happenings throughout the NBA, especially when they involve himself. Although some find his social media use to be corny, he seems to love it. Overall, KD uses Twitter as a tool to connect with those who want to talk hoops. Moreover, it is a great way for him to dunk on haters who are constantly trying to bring him down. Ever since he got rid of the burners, he has certainly been on a roll.

One person he typically finds himself quarreling with is Charles Barkley. These two never go at each other directly, however, as they are sending their shots on different platforms. Today, Charles Barkley was on First Take, where he talked about how LeBron James and Kevin Durant needed other superstars to help them win. From there, he offered up a quote of sorts in which he claims that LeBron and KD said directly that they needed other players to help them win. “[LeBron] says, ‘I had to win a championship without D-Wade to get old heads’ respect.’ Kobe Bryant says, ‘I have to win a championship without Shaq to get these old heads off my back.’ I hold Kevin Durant to the same criteria,” Barkley said.

Kevin Durant Is Just Asking Questions

Kevin Durant saw this clip making the rounds on social media and was very skeptical. As he said on Twitter “I don’t remember bron saying this…somebody link me to the article.” Of course, no one was able to find any such article. This is because James never actually said something like this. James doesn’t really acknowledge the criticism he gets from oldheads. Instead, he does his own thing and plays the kind of basketball that fulfills him, just like KD does.

Barkley and KD are two people who will continue to be at odds for years to come. At this point, KD will have to lead a G-League team to a title in order to get his respect. For now, however, Durant is looking to play his first game with the Phoenix Suns, and fans around the league are excited about it. Hopefully, he can prove himself, once and for all.

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