The Golden State Warriors may not be the overwhelming Western Conference powerhouse that they once were, but they’re still a very dangerous team. Despite having Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, Charles Barkley has no faith in the Warriors.
On Inside the NBA, Charles Barkley absolutely slammed the Warriors and called them the 4th best team in California.
“The Warriors are the 4th best team in California, in my opinion,” Barkley said. “Old people don’t better, they just get older. I just don’t like their team going forward. They’ve had a great run, great organization, but the Lakers, Sacramento, and the Clippers are all better than the Warriors.”
Charles then doubled down on his statements during halftime and called the Warriors “cooked.”
Make no mistake, the Golden State Warriors definitely aren’t the fan favorites to win the NBA Championship this season. The Phoenix Suns are incredibly stacked, the Lakers are coming off of a Western Conference Finals run, the Denver Nuggets are still dominant, and the Clippers will always be an X-Factor with a healthy Kawhi. Regardless of how old the Warriors are, no one should ever underestimate a team with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.
Critics underestimated the Golden State Warriors in 2022 and the Warriors responded with an NBA Championship. It’s never a safe bet to bet against Golden State as long as their core is healthy.