'I'm almost off the bandwagon', says Charles Barkley as NBA on TNT analyst slams 'mentally weak' Boston Celtics | 5EUACF6 | 2024-02-03 02:08:01
The NBA on TNT analyst, 60, referred to as the Celtics "mentally weak
NBA legend Charles Barkley has slammed the Boston Celtics after a dismal defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The NBA on TNT analyst, 60, referred to as the Celtics "mentally weak" after they went down 114-105 on Thursday night time.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been both lacking for the injury-ravaged Lakers within the TD Garden matchup.
But Austin Reaves stepped up for the guests with 32 factors to sentence the Celtics to a second loss in 4 games.
Barkley joined Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and host Ernie Johnson to discuss the error-strewn loss.
The previous NBA MVP had previously touted the Celtics as favorites for this yr's title.
However after watching their lackluster performance, he revealed he was starting to have doubts – even at half-time.
"I'm virtually off their bandwagon", Chuck advised the panel through the half-time assessment, with Boston trailing 50-46.
"You stated they're profitable the Championship?!", responded a stunned Johnson.
"I don't know if they will", Barkley responded.
Barkley claimed the Celtics have been "spanked" by the "elite" Denver Nuggets last month.
And he was extra concerned by the Lakers' loss on Thursday because of the gamers who weren't on the floor.
"To lose to a staff without LeBron, Anthony Davis, Reggie [Miller]…I'm really involved about my Celtics' mental toughness", Barkley stated after the game, by way of Awful Announcing.
"You'll be able to win video games on talent. But you need to win games in the playoffs on toughness.
"You must be mentally robust. You need to care for the ball.
"This staff here, to me, they've received great expertise. But they're mentally weak."
Fans have been definitely cut up by Barkley's evaluation, with one writing on X, "I agree with Chuck's assessment right here."
And a second agreed, "Every word is pure gospel! The Cs have to step it up!"
But another argued, "One dangerous half and he's saying this. SMH."
And a fourth wrote, "A bit of dramatic however okay."
The Lakers sudden street win takes them to 24-24 on the season, with the Celtics dropping to 37-12.
Regardless of Barkley's doubts, Boston stays at the prime of the Japanese Conference.
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