Warriors’ Charles Barkley Rips Stephen Curry on Hot Mic
Barkley’s Comments After Warriors’ Loss to Kings Caught on Camera
Charles Barkley, NBA analyst and Hall of Famer, was caught on a hot mic criticizing Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors after the team’s loss to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Barkley’s comments were aired on TNT’s postgame show.
Barkley Takes Aim at Curry’s Leadership
Barkley specifically criticized Curry’s leadership abilities, saying that he needs to be more vocal and assertive on the court. He also said that Curry is too passive and doesn’t do enough to help his teammates.
“Stephen Curry is a great player, but he’s not a leader,” Barkley said. “He’s too passive. He doesn’t do enough to help his teammates. He just stands around and watches while his team gets beat.”
Curry Responds to Barkley’s Criticism
Curry responded to Barkley’s criticism on Wednesday, saying that he respects Barkley’s opinion but doesn’t agree with it. He said that he is a leader on the Warriors and that he tries to help his teammates as much as possible.
“I respect Charles Barkley’s opinion, but I don’t agree with it,” Curry said. “I think I’m a leader on this team. I try to help my teammates as much as possible. I’m not perfect, but I’m always trying to get better.”
Warriors’ Struggles Continue
The Warriors have struggled mightily this season, currently sitting at 15-18 and 11th in the Western Conference. Curry has been injured for much of the season, and the team has not been able to find a consistent rhythm without him.
Barkley’s criticism of Curry and the Warriors is just the latest in a long line of criticism that the team has faced this season. The Warriors have been criticized for their poor play, their lack of chemistry, and their inability to live up to expectations.
It remains to be seen how the Warriors will respond to Barkley’s criticism. The team has a lot of work to do if they want to turn their season around, and they will need Curry to be at his best if they want to be successful.
