Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley reacted to the Philadelphia 76ers acquiring four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler. The Sixers stunned the basketball world when they successfully struck a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.

Barkley is not really known for agreeing with the way things play out in the league, but acquiring another All-Star should help the Sixers.

Philly is still hoping Butler will re-sign with the team when he becomes a free agent next year. Otherwise, the trade could be a bust for the Sixers, considering they gave away versatile young players in Robert Covington and Dario Saric.

But for this season alone, Butler gives the young Sixers team a veteran All-Star presence they desperately need. The team wants to stay on par with East powerhouse teams like the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and up-and-coming Milwaukee Bucks.

Philly is off to a slightly disappointing 8-6 start this season. Defense is a key area for the team's improvement as they are currently ranked 20th in the league in opponent points per game (112.9).

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While the Sixers have lost some versatility by trading Saric and Covington, Butler is not a slouch in that area, either. Reuben Frank of NBC Sports points out this interesting Butler stat:

Butler has averaged at least 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1½ steals in each of the last five seasons. He and Russell Westbrook are the only players to do that each year since the 2014-15 season.

Butler is one of the best two-way players in the league. He will bring his all-around game to a Sixers team already bannered by young stars in Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.