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Barkley Blasts Mavericks for Scapegoating GM Harrison

11/13/2025

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Barkley Defends Harrison

Charles Barkley, an NBA analyst, criticized the Dallas Mavericks for firing general manager Nico Harrison, saying he is scapegoated for the Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers.
He said ownership, especially Patrick Dumont, helped approve the trade.
He argued Harrison's decisions were not solely to blame.
Injuries to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving also affected performance.
The Mavericks seek to rebuild their image and roster.

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Barkley Ditches Underwear

Charles Barkley said on ManningCast that he has not worn underwear for about 30 years and added, "I realized that underwear was not a necessity."
He recalled burning all his underwear in a significant fire.
Peyton and Eli Manning gave him custom underwear featuring their faces.
Barkley joked that he would display the signed underwear on his wall if the Mannings signed them.

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Barkley Defends Harrison

Charles Barkley, an NBA analyst, criticized the Dallas Mavericks for firing general manager Nico Harrison, saying he is scapegoated for the Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers.
He said ownership, especially Patrick Dumont, helped approve the trade.
He argued Harrison's decisions were not solely to blame.
Injuries to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving also affected performance.
The Mavericks seek to rebuild their image and roster.

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