In 1991 Charles Barkley decided to change jersey numbers as a tribute to Magic who had recently retired A firestorm ensued when 76ers fans hit the radio call-in lines to criticize him for having Billy Cunningham's retired number pulled down This was his response

Charles Barkley: Im gonna tell you this...If the Portland Trail Blazers get in the playoffs, they will beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round

Heat honored Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, with a video tribute before tonights Heat-Magic game - followed by 24 seconds of silence.

Game Thread New York Knicks 3-4 vs Philadelphia 76ers 4-5

Charles Barkley: "I've been asked every single day about this Ben Simmons thing. I think what annoys Philadelphia fans the most I think they're mad because Ben Simmons is afraid. You watch the Bucks play and that boy Giannis ain't no better FT shooter but