Charles Barkley discussing LeBron's Cavs history to Finals: "MJ is just on another planet with 6 championships. If they Lakers can beat the Warriors, I'll move LeBron up to Kobe's status"

Charles Barkley on July 7 2026 The biggest criticism of LeBron has always been that he packs his team Because hes always packed his team Hes chasing this imaginary Michael Jordan ghost which he needs to let go Barkley also said he ranks both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant ahead of LeBron

Charles Barkley on LeBron vs MJ LeBron is a nice guy Michael and Kobe they want to kill you at all cost that's what separate them LeBron is a great basketball player them other two guys they were fanatics they were dangerous

Charles Barkley The number one knock on LeBron for older guys like me has always been Yo man you always stacking your team He stacked in Miami He stacked in Cleveland He stacked in LA Now hes stacking it in Philly So that to me Im going to still have the same criticism Ive always had

Charles Barkley and MJ have officially reconciled

Shai shares his ball knowledge with his campers says KD can do everything Steph can but is 7 ft Kobe is MJ on steroids and Kobes 5 rings make him a better all around player than LeBron

Charles Barkley says Stephen Curry wouldve been broken in half by the physical 90s defenses and hand checking and getting hit like MJ would be too much for him