So we have heard it all season, Charles Barkley has been critical of the way LeBron James and company have conducted themselves on and off the court. And James himself has been rather defensive about the criticism he has received, to the point that it led Barkley to call him 'whiny' the other night.
It appears to me that Barkley shows no signs of letting up on LeBron until he 'gets it'--that is, until LeBron starts to eat the humble pie that Charles has been trying to serve his way.
For his part LeBron may never understand why Sir Charles contiunally calls him out.
So given that these are two very outspoken individuals, and they have been at each other's proverbial throats the entire 2010-2011 season, who would win in a fight between King James and Sir Charles?
If we take a look at their on the court reputations, this is a no brainer. Charles Barkley was not afraid to mix it up during his hey day, taking on Bill Lambieer (sp), Dennis Rodman, and even Shaquille O'Neal. So round one would have to go to the round mound of rebound.
To make matters worse, it has often been said that LeBron is too 'nice'. That is definitely something that would have Barkley licking his chops.
Lebron would not be a pushover, however. At 6-8 amd 270 pounds of solid muscle, James is among the few athletes who could have played and excelled at multiple sports. And, as his guttural scream following the Heat's victory over the Celtics would suggest, he does have a mean streak.
At the end of the day, though, I have to give the edge to Charles right now. The former Sixer/Sun/Rocket turned TNT analyst has more experience as a brawler, and that in itself would be the difference maker.
It appears to me that Barkley shows no signs of letting up on LeBron until he 'gets it'--that is, until LeBron starts to eat the humble pie that Charles has been trying to serve his way.
For his part LeBron may never understand why Sir Charles contiunally calls him out.
So given that these are two very outspoken individuals, and they have been at each other's proverbial throats the entire 2010-2011 season, who would win in a fight between King James and Sir Charles?
If we take a look at their on the court reputations, this is a no brainer. Charles Barkley was not afraid to mix it up during his hey day, taking on Bill Lambieer (sp), Dennis Rodman, and even Shaquille O'Neal. So round one would have to go to the round mound of rebound.
To make matters worse, it has often been said that LeBron is too 'nice'. That is definitely something that would have Barkley licking his chops.
Lebron would not be a pushover, however. At 6-8 amd 270 pounds of solid muscle, James is among the few athletes who could have played and excelled at multiple sports. And, as his guttural scream following the Heat's victory over the Celtics would suggest, he does have a mean streak.
At the end of the day, though, I have to give the edge to Charles right now. The former Sixer/Sun/Rocket turned TNT analyst has more experience as a brawler, and that in itself would be the difference maker.
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