NBA in the crisis: Jason Whitlock defends Barkley against support!

NBA in the crisis: Jason Whitlock defends Barkley against support!

Los Angeles, USA - The NBA basketball experiences turbulent times, especially due to the decline in the ratings. Jason Whitlock, a prominent commentator, recently defended Charles Barkley's responsibility and the popular show "Inside the NBA" and argues that many should look for the causes elsewhere. Whitlock said in a sensational post on X that there was a lack of competition level in the league. He said: "People try to blame Barkley and 'Inside the NBA', but they are not responsible." He states that the problem is in the lower operational readiness of the players who play much fewer games than at times of legend Michael Jordan. As reported by the Times of India , Whitlock was not the only one who expressed concerns; NBA stars such as JJ Redick and Magic Johnson also emphasized the negative effects of social media on the attractiveness of the league. While Whitlock recognizes international players such as Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetocounmpo, he criticizes the majority of foreign talents who reduce interest in basketball from a American perspective.

Barkley about the Warriors: A clear view

In the middle of the discussion about the NBA ratings, Charles Barkley has come to the center with another prediction. He had noticed early on that the Golden State Warriors would not be able to maintain their strong initial phase in the season. After a promising start of 9-2, the Warriors had to accept a disappointing 5-10 in the last 15 games and recently lost with 51 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. according to a report by Sports illustrated are too small and the current performance cannot be maintained. In the defeat in question, the stars Steph Curry and Draymond Green only contributed two points, which further underpinned Barkley's predictions.

The team still has a certain upholstery and remains in the race for the playoffs, but is only 2.5 games behind the Dallas Mavericks, which are currently occupying fourth place. Basketball is tense, the discussions are more intensive than ever.