LeBron should 'shut the hell up,' Barkley says

You may want to check your story...Dan Patrick doesn't work for ESPN anymore, in fact isn't he on your Sunday Night Football in America show??

If anyone should shut up its FAT BOY Charles, we are getting sick of his BIG Mouth. Go back to Alabama so they can kick your dumb ass.

As a Black American, it amazes me that Black men are pilloried in the media for being thugs, irresponsible, you name it. Yet that same media props up this fat fool named Barkley. He curses incessantly on national television, has a negative opinion about everybody, spat on a fan and threw  a person through a plate glass window.  Why not give other current and former players a chance to opine; such as some of those who have actually won a championship. Barkley is nothing but a modern day step-and-fetchit with money. Bring on Julius, Kareem, Bird, Earl and many of the others who can match a noun and a verb.

Barkley is the last person who should be mouthing off.  He was a bully and a whiner on the court.  Whoever hired him for tv should be fired too.

Who the hell is Charlie Barkley, to be chastising anybody?  As one of his fans from Akron, I'm just thankful he's been such a good guy, especially considering his young age and that he's shown sportsmanship, power and grace for the Cavs.  Most of us will wish him well whatever he does--he deserves to do what Charlie or anybody else would do, given the choices in front of him.

Cleveland is a contender!  Knicks?  Well, they're pretty worthless right now and not going anywhere now or soon after 2010.

Regardless of what Big Mouth Chaz has to say, LeBron, I'm not sure why he's spouting off about 2 years from now, WHEN, he is with a contender, nonetheless said, Cav's management HAS failed to surround him with at least one great sidekick, like Michael had Scotty.  Get busy or lose him.  Just to hard to believe he's talking Knicks.  Sorry, but they will not be around for some time.  LeBron, just keep being the stud you are, focus on getting even better than you are, if that's possible!  He's still young, remember!

How about they both shut the hell up - men and their pissing contests....

Tee Ferguson is right on the mark. The number of functional illiterates that are paraded in front of us is laughable. The sad part is that they all think they are newsworthy. I say we have the Chairman of the Department of Neurosciences at Johns Hopkins or Vanderbilt or Stanford replace Barkley as one of the hosts. Someone who has accomplished something meaningful in life. Now there's a concept. Have someone speaking who has something literate to say.

Tee Ferguson is right on the mark. The number of functional illiterates that are paraded in front of us is laughable. The sad part is that they all think they are newsworthy. I say we have the Chairman of the Department of Neurosciences at Johns Hopkins or Vanderbilt or Stanford replace Barkley as one of the hosts. Someone who has accomplished something meaningful in life. Now there's a concept. Have someone speaking who has something literate to say.

I find it laughable that people take sides in a meaningless argument like this one, two guys famous solely because they play a sport, lauded for playing a game invented by a PE teacher who needed something for his kids to do in the winter. Please, for the good of the country, heck, the world, will we as a society stop worshiping these idiots and give some of this energy to our families and our communities so we won't continue to raise men like these two! I have coached high school sports for fifteen years and I cannot stand to see where today's sports stars and fans are steering what once was fun and games. Sheesh!

To tell the truth, Lebron can go over seas where he can make way over the NBA max.

I don't often agree with Charles Barkley; but, he is absolutely right this time. It is sad that Lebron would even pretend to be interested in going to New York. He is toying with Cleveland and the city does not seserve that. He is from Akron and playing for Cleveland near his hometown. The city has treated him like a king. He is showing absolute disrespect to Cleveland fans. I guess that money is more important than honor to a lot of today's players. If Lebron leaves Cleveland for New York he truly will be the equivalent of a traitor. This is not the same as most athletes looking for a good deal, as he already has everything that he needs. Give your head a shake Lebron and understand that you already have the best situation possible.

This argument is true drivel.  Haven't you all figured out it is designed to get more readership of the website = $$$$.  Who cares if LeBron wants $40 mil a year for 10 years?  Who cares if King Charles has something to say - he ALWAYS does!  They are entertainment.  Nothing less but Nothing more!  Why are sports fans so willing to be used?

As long as Barkley continues to generate attention (and internet chatter/hits), he'll continue to serve a purpose.

They are both right.  Charles has always been stupid--no shock there King J.  Or maybe I should more accurately say that Sir Charles has always said stupid things, but he generally speaks from the heart.  And what his heart is saying on this one is not entirely off base in my view.

I too am a huge King J fan.  He is absolutely the most dominating player in the game when he is hitting on all cylinders.  Kobe is still probably my pick for best player in the game (although I've liked LJ's attitude more).  However, I have found it very odd that he has been talking up 2010 when he becomes a free agent while having fiduciary duties to the Cavs and being paid a small mint.  Glad to see I'm not the only one that thinks this is odd.  And yes, I think it is a little disrespectful.  Love you King J, but you should change your tone on this issue.

Lebron, shut up! You owe your fans respect and should show it. They pay to see you play, which makes you rich. You should not be thinking or talking about 2010 and your future. Right now, you should be thinking of your team and your fans in current time.

Keep on a talkin' Chuck, cause you are right!!! LeBron is being highly disresectful!

I have watched Lebron since he was in High School and have seen him many times in Cleveland.  When he was a rookie (and before he was even drafted) he would sign autographs and be decent to the fans as he exited Gund arena.  My children would miss the entire second half of the game, just waiting near the locker room in hopes of seeing Lebron after the game.  He got so arrogant he would sneak  around the opposite way of the fans to avoid any contact.  I stopped paying for season tickets when it became obvious what he was all about.  On the other hand I will watch Charles on TNT anytime.  He was entertaining as a player and still is as a commentator!!  Sir- Come to Clev.; NY - take Lebron.

I have watched Lebron since he was in High School and have seen him many times in Cleveland.  When he was a rookie (and before he was even drafted) he would sign autographs and be decent to the fans as he exited Gund arena.  My children would miss the entire second half of the game, just waiting near the locker room in hopes of seeing Lebron after the game.  He got so arrogant he would sneak  around the opposite way of the fans to avoid any contact.  I stopped paying for season tickets when it became obvious what he was all about.  On the other hand I will watch Charles on TNT anytime.  He was entertaining as a player and still is as a commentator!!  Sir- Come to Clev.; NY - take Lebron.

Let's see... barkley at cleveland... bron bron at ny.... now that's interesting. bron bron has proven he can win games without a cast.. barkley? well.. we know all about his career...

maybe bron bron was advised that all the lil children touching him is a great way to catch lil chidren germs... ha.

I agree with Barkley totally.  James is acting like a little girl talking about 2 years from now.  How do you think that makes Cleveland ownership and fans feel?  I hope he breaks his leg and can't play basketball any more, that would be awesome karma.

Charles Barkley is a lot of things but "Stupid" is not one of them.

Once again Sir Charles you have demonstrated why you would recieve my vote if you ran for governor of my state.

On a side note I found this hilarious spoof of PTI I thought yall would enjoy

Showing total disrespect for the sport and for Cleveland, Lebron should SHUT UP!

"he's stupid"

Is that seriously the best retort he can come up with?  Exactly how old is this James kid anyway, 12?  I've seen more creativity on elementary school playgrounds.