Charles Barkley Faces Backlash From Timberwolves Fans For Recent Comments

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the best stories of the 2023-24 NBA season.

They have a deep roster, led by rising superstar Anthony Edwards, and have reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2004.

However, NBA legend Charles Barkley doesn’t think they’ll be able to build on that success in the 2025 playoffs.

Barkley (via Bill Simmons Podcast): “I think Minnesota is going to regress… They’re going to regress. They got lucky last year. Everything went well for them.”

Many Timberwolves fans reacted on social media.

Via @coleworld1621: “Of course Chuck would say something like that 🙄🙄🙄 He always has something to refute everything the Wolves have done right, even after it’s happened. We’re just so lucky, clearly!”

Via @LeifEriksonMN: “Barkley also said Memphis could be dangerous because Steven Adams will be healthy…the same Steven Adams that was traded to Houston.”

Via @ChrisBernucca: “The Suns were the best mid-range shooting team in the NBA last season. The Wolves’ defense was weak in mid-range shooting. And they still got swept.”

Via @ReggieRegg79: “This is why I’m so happy that Inside the NBA is in its final year. I’m tired of hearing these old ideas about people not watching the games.”

Via @WolvesFan329: “I stopped listening to Inside years ago. They used to be funny, not so much anymore and they clearly don’t watch Wolves games so why should I take anything they say seriously? My rule is if Jonny Athletic doesn’t say it, it’s not true.”

Via @Buddakao: “The most suggestive part of this clip wasn’t even mentioned: he ends his genius take in this clip with “I love that they went after Westbrook.” Why? Why does he love that fact? lol”