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In classic NBA drama fashion, tensions boiled over on social media Monday night as New York Knicks fans set their sights on Phoenix Suns legend and NBA analyst Charles Barkley after his scathing remarks during TNT’s postgame coverage.

The Knicks, coming off a tough loss that knocked them out of playoff contention, were the subject of a blistering critique from Barkley, who didn’t hold back in his analysis. “The Knicks played like they were allergic to the basketball,” Barkley said during the broadcast. “You can’t win games if you’re just out there running cardio.”

That was enough to spark a firestorm from Knicks fans online, who took to X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and every Knicks subreddit imaginable to roast Barkley in return. Memes, old game clips, and even Chuck’s infamous golf swing were all fair game as fans lashed back.

“Charles Barkley talking about basketball IQ is like me giving cooking tips to Gordon Ramsay,” one fan wrote on X, generating thousands of likes.

Another added, “Barkley couldn’t win a ring with Hakeem and Pippen, but wants to talk about the Knicks? Sit down, big fella.”

To add fuel to the fire, Barkley doubled down after the broadcast, telling reporters, “I love New York, but Knicks fans act like they’ve won 10 championships. Come talk to me when you make it past the second round.”

Despite the outrage, many NBA observers admitted that Barkley’s comments—however harsh—weren’t entirely off-base. The Knicks’ offensive struggles and defensive lapses have been heavily criticized by analysts across the board, especially following their early playoff exit.

As always, the NBA remains the most entertaining soap opera in sports, and Barkley continues to play the role of lovable antagonist—depending on which side you’re on.

Stay tuned: With the offseason heating up and Knicks pride on the line, this war of words might just be getting started.

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