The Golden State Warriors have found their rhythm, posting a 10-2 record since the acquisition of Jimmy Butler. Their recent victory over the Brooklyn Nets showcased Steph Curry's brilliance, where he dropped 40 points, including a jaw-dropping 38-foot turnaround three-pointer. Despite the success, Charles Barkley seized the opportunity to criticize both the Warriors and the Lakers during his segment on TNT, claiming that media coverage unfairly favors these larger markets while ignoring smaller teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are excelling this season.

Barkley’s tirade was directed primarily at fellow ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, who had praised the Lakers for their recent trade for Luka Doncic. Barkley emphatically stated that the focus on the Lakers and Warriors is misguided, as teams like the Cavaliers are on a 12-game win streak. His comments, filled with fervor, highlighted a broader issue of media bias towards bigger teams, which sparked a quick response from Perkins on social media.