As an analyst, Charles Barkley has always been the one to speak the truth without hesitation, never worrying about the backlash or whose feelings might get hurt. He showed that same unapologetic style while talking about the Los Angeles Lakers, pointing out how the team hasn't been successful in the past few years.

Charles Barkley has never been one to mince words, and he didn’t hold back when asked about the Los Angeles Lakers’ current state. Speaking on the BetMGM Network with Kate Constable and Cam Smith, the Hall of Famer said what many have been whispering: the Lakers are no longer LeBron James’ team,

"As long as LeBron James' future in Los Angeles remains uncertain, Golden State will undoubtedly be mentioned as a potential James suitor. I'm told that the Warriors have called the Lakers on multiple occasions over the past 18 months to see whether there is any trade pathway to pairing James with Stephen Curry,