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One of the most vocal critics has been Charles Barkley, a former NBA player and current analyst. During his segment on The Dan Patrick Show, Barkley articulated his concerns about the state of modern NBA basketball. He lamented the shift towards an overly offensive style of play, leading to games becoming merely three-point shooting contests. With scores soaring into the 130s, Barkley described recent matchups, like the Warriors versus the Mavericks, as “awful to watch,” underscoring the detachment from traditional basketball fundamentals.