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The Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry recently celebrated their 4th NBA title amidst much fanfare. Safe to say, their celebrations were a bit over the top. NBA legend and eminent analyst Charles Barkley did not take well this.

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During an interview, he was asked to comment regarding some of the Warriors’ players’ celebrations after the win. This included Klay Thompson taking shots at Jaren Jackson Jr. and Steph mocking Kendrick Perkins.

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Barkley is not one to mince words. He talked about how the celebrations were unnecessary and they were fabricated. Moreover, Barkley compared the Warriors to Michael Jordan.

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Eminent analyst calls out Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan 

There is no denying that Charles Barkley is an icon of the game. Chuck was known for his rebounding skills and despite not having any rings, he still established himself as a legend.

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Moreover, he made a name for himself in the media industry. Barkley is one of the most well-known analysts currently and fans eagerly wait for him during ‘Inside the NBA’.

During an interview after the 2022 NBA finals, Chuck took shots at the Golden State Warriors players and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. Barkley said, “I think a lot of the stuff is fabricated because it’s like, you know, I used to always hear that bogus stuff about Michael Jordan.”

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This came after the hosts asked Chuck his thoughts regarding some of the celebrations by the Warriors players. Interestingly enough, Barkley has quite some history with the franchise and their fans.

During the Western Conference Finals between the Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks, Chuck got into an altercation with the Dub Nation. Chuck originally picked the Mavericks to get the better of the Warriors and make the 2022 finals. However, he was proven wrong.

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As the team clinched Game 5 of the series, fans took the trolling to a whole new level. Some fans threw yellow shirts at the NBA legend, which clearly annoyed him. Moreover, he was greeted with signs and chants of “Chuck, you suck!” outside the Chase Center.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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