TNT NBA Analyst and Naismith Hall of Fame inductee, Charles Barkley joins Dan Patrick on The Dan Patrick Show. He doesnât think James Harden will work in Brooklyn and he reacts to the details of the trade, believing that Kevin Durant may have pushed for it while questions about Kyrie Irving persist. He talks about the chemistry on the Nets after the trade and the pressure on HC Steve Nash to make it all work. However, he admits itâs all guesswork but doesnât think LeBron and the Lakers are worried at all.
Dan Patrick:âLast time I talked to you about this topic with James Harden, that was November 25th, and you didnât think it could work. Change your opinion?âÂ
Charles Barkley:âNot at all. I donât think itâs going to work. I thought they brought him in because they werenât sure what was going to happen with Kyrie (Irving). They brought him in as an insurance policy. And now, I think itâs going to be fascinating watching those three guys play together IF they all play together. We have no idea whatâs going on with Kyrie but no, I donât think itâs going to work at all because those other guys donât bring any diversity to the table. Those other two guys; they are offensive players. They donât play defense, they donât rebound. Thereâs only one basketball. I think itâs got zero chance of working.âÂ