TNT’s Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about the Thunder’s Game 1 win over the Heat in the NBA Finals.
Dan asked Charles if he’s interested in the 76ers’ general manager
job. ”I think everybody knows I want to be a GM,” Barkley said. “I would
sit down and talk to them. It would depend on the financial
considerations. I’m not taking a big paycut.”
Barkley talked about how the Oklahoma City Thunder were built.
Barkley said that Sam Presti did a great job, but he did get a break
when Kevin Durant fell to No. 2 behind Greg Oden. Barkley said that if
Portland t”You’re on the radio telling me what a great job the guy in
Portland did,” Barkley said.
Barkley weighed in on the Finals and said that LeBron James needs
more help. ”He’s Michael Jackson playing with a bunch of Tito
Jackson’s,” Barkley said.
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Barkley commented on the Dream Team documentary and the storyline
that no one wanted Isiah Thomas on the team. Dan asked Barkley if he
wanted Isiah. “Sure, I didn’t care who was on the team. I like Isiah
Thomas. I never had a problem with him.”
Barkley said he was on the second dream team and it “sucked.” He said
that the second time in Atlanta players were arguing with coach Lenny
Wilkens about playing time. 