Charles Barkley holds a special place in Sixers lore, but to say he’s been a vociferous critic of the Philadelphia 76ers this season would be an understatement. The TNT co-host has ragged on the Sixers all season, taking aim at Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons for their well-documented shortcomings.
After a few months of quarantine, however, it appears Barkley’s opinion has shifted. He once said the Sixers have “no chance” in the East. Now, in his eyes, the Sixers are sleepers.
This comes as a mild surprise, but the points Barkley makes are legitimate.