TNT analyst and former basketball star Charles Barkley had some very positive things to say about San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard.
“Kawhi Leonard is the best basketball player in the world, in my opinion,” Barkley said on Thursday. This comment prompted Kenny Smith to interject and ask if Barkley really thinks Leonard is better than Stephen Curry and LeBron James.
“First of all, Steph is the best offensive player in the NBA,” said Barkley. “LeBron was the best player for the last 10 years or more, but as his age, I would take Kawhi Leonard over any basketball player in the world right now.” Shaquille O’Neal, however, seemed to disagree with Barkley about Leonard.
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!
A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.
The statements were exchanged right before the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-95 at the AT&T Center on Thursday night. During the game, Leonard had 20 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal, all in 40 minutes. He also shot 6-for-14 and guarded James very well.
Leonard is currently the NBA leader in 3-point percentage (.507). His response, via CBS Sports’ Ananth Pandian, was exactly what you’d expect: “I’m not focused on that, I’m just trying to go out there and win an NBA championship for my team.”
Get Great Phone Deals From Amazon:
With their big three finally back in action Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers suffered another setback…
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tny--EWynOQ Nike paid tribute to Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal with a 10-meter-tall animated display…
https://youtu.be/dtJoJz9hC48 Tennis legend Rafael Nadal bid a heartfelt goodbye to his devoted Spanish fans as he brought…
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DQ9Rxhnuer4 U.S. Olympic fencer Eli Dershwitz shed light on the critical skills necessary in fencing…
Two offensive linemen for the Chicago Bears returned to practice, a massive step in the…
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s2g9t_33Myw President-elect Donald Trump received a warm welcome from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Jon…