Charles Barkley Fires Back at JJ Redick's Media Criticism

Charles Barkley, a legendary basketball analyst on TNT's "Inside the NBA, " recently clapped back at Lakers coach JJ Redick. Redick had suggested the media might be partly to blame for the drop in NBA ratings this season. During a show, Barkley playfully accused Redick of targeting him and fired back with a passionate response. He argued that the media wasn't the issue, but rather the quality of the games and the number of three-pointers being attempted. Barkley didn't hold back, mentioning Redick's predecessors and the Lakers' performance. He believed that Redick was trying to hide flaws in the team. This exchange happened while showing highlights from a Celtics-Timberwolves game. Barkley's tone was casual and filled with humor, making the discussion lighthearted despite the serious topics.