As an analyst, Charles Barkley has always been the one to speak the truth without hesitation, never worrying about the backlash or whose feelings might get hurt. He showed that same unapologetic style while talking about the Los Angeles Lakers, pointing out how the team hasn't been successful in the past few years.

Charles Barkley has never been one to mince words, and he didn’t hold back when asked about the Los Angeles Lakers’ current state. Speaking on the BetMGM Network with Kate Constable and Cam Smith, the Hall of Famer said what many have been whispering: the Lakers are no longer LeBron James’ team,

Will LeBron James finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers? If the Golden State Warriors have their way, the answer will be no. The Warriors have contacted the Lakers multiple times in the last 18 months to inquire about trading for James, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line .