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Barkley laid down some hard truths about the Lakers, stating they have "zero athletic ability," and that even with their star players, the team has consistently underperformed. He attributed their losses to a lack of game plan execution and a deficiency in effort, emphasizing how they cannot rely on the star power of LeBron and Anthony Davis alone.
LeBron's Unconcealed Criticism
As the conversation evolved, Sanson underlined Barkley’s points concerning LeBron's career. He noted that this issue—of assigning blame and making excuses—has followed LeBron since the early days of his career. Sanson argues that LeBron is often held up in the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) conversation due to a favorable media narrative, obscuring the many flaws and inconsistencies in his record.