NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley wants to let it be known that he is not a fan whatsoever of Big Baller Bound founder and CEO LaVar Ball.
On Wednesday morning's Golic and Wingo on ESPN, Barkley joined the show as a guest over the phone. When the topic of LaVar's parenting of sons Lonzo Ball, LiAngelo Ball and LaMelo Ball was brought about, Barkley did not hold anything back in his criticism of the three boys' outspoken father.
Article Continues Below“He represents everything that’s bad about sports,” Barkley said. “It’s all about him. You know I just feel bad for those kids because everybody’s talking about ‘he might be a good father,’ this and that. No he’s not. He’s just exploiting his kids. I love the kid playing for the Lakers. I don’t know the other kids. He’s all about Big Baller Brand. He has no foreseeable talent. He’s trying to make money on his kids. I just feel sadness for those kids because they’re going to do whatever they tell him to do and I just don’t like the guy at all, plain and simple.”
Barkley really can't stand LaVar, that's pretty clear. A video clip was posted to ESPN's YouTube channel of Barkley's interview, which can be viewed below.
Is Barkley fair in his criticism of LaVar, or was this simply over the top here? As of now, LaVar has yet to respond to Barkley's barbs that question his parenting skills. Both of these two men are never afraid to say what's on their mind, so grab some popcorn for this one.