NBA legend Charles Barkley is one of those former players who never hesitates to speak his mind. If he sees something wrong in the NBA, he’ll call it out.
While he was quiet last year, 2025 has started with a bang. Barkley is fired up about Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick, and his bold comments have the internet buzzing.
NBA ratings are down, and both Charles Barkley and JJ Redick know it. But they don’t agree on why. Barkley went off on Redick after Redick blamed the NBA’s TV partners for the low ratings.
Redick said they weren’t doing enough to promote the game and that their negative comments were pushing fans away. Barkley didn’t like this and angrily called Redick a “dead man walking,” while also criticizing the Lakers’ recent coaching changes.
Barkey said, “JJ you better calm down because when you come for the King you better not miss. He said something about we’re the reason people ain’t watching this crappy product we got. Yeah, us. Like we out there jacking up a hundred threes a night.”
Charles Barkley went IN on JJ Redick, calling him a “dead man walking” as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers because they’re constantly firing their coaches:
— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) January 3, 2025
“He said we’re the reason people ain’t watching the crappy product we got. Yea, us, like we out there jacking up 100… pic.twitter.com/byNLsMsZCH
The 11-time all-star added, “I don’t know who that is, but JJ, you come for the king, you better not miss. ‘Cause I can get you brother. ‘Cause remember I got your Lakers’ games. You can’t hide them flaws they got. You just a dead man walking.”
Social Media explodes over Charles Barkley’s criticism of JJ Redick
NBA legend Charles Barkley recently made some harsh comments about Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick, and fans on social media are buzzing. Some Lakers fans didn’t like what Barkley said and criticized the 11-time All-Star.
However, others are siding with him, agreeing with his points about the NBA’s low ratings and his comment on the Lakers coach.
The truth hurts Chuck. All he does is talk sh*t about today’s game. Not exactly a great ambassador for our game.
— NBA Shake (@ShakeZoula) January 3, 2025
I lost respect for Barkley went he went political.
— Common Sense (@CommonSenseDOGE) January 3, 2025
Hate the NBA but still love Charles. Damn, he’s funny.
— One Man Mutiny Shooting Spitballs at the Moon (@putneyjk) January 3, 2025
Charles Barkley is straight hilarious 😂🤣😂
— Together Changing (@2getherChanging) January 3, 2025
That's why he's Sir Charles
— Megas (@MegasDreams) January 3, 2025
