Michael Dixon
LeBron James and Charles Barkley may not be getting together for afternoon tea any time soon. But if Barkley gets his way, the two will settle their feud in another venue.
Charles Barkley now suggesting to @WaddleandSilvy that he and LeBron should go at each other with paintball guns as an event at All-Star.
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) January 31, 2017
Barkley and LeBron in a paintball fight. The true winners would be Golden State Warriors fans, who have grown tired of both men.
In truth, both guys have completely valid points about the other one.
LeBron’s public comments do border on whiny sometimes. Barkley is not wrong when he says that. The Cavs have spent a lot of money on their roster and adding another playmaker is much easier said than done.
On the other hand, Barkley isn’t exactly the ideal messenger. While he’s usually entertaining, Barkley has become a human cliche. He’s often the NBA’s version of everyone’s grandfather who says that he used to walk to school every day, five miles, in the snow, uphill both ways.
It’s also true that when it comes to off court demeanor during their careers, LeBron is vastly superior to Barkley.
But in truth, LeBron played into LeBron’s hands. The worst thing for Barkley would be for LeBron to ignore his comments and not answer any questions about them. When James reacts the way he did, he’s only pouring gasoline on the fire.
