re: Barkley Explains Why He Thinks LeBron Is Not A Top 5 NBA Player Of All Time

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“In my opinion, he’s one of the two greatest ever. I have Michael (Jordan) one, Oscar (Robertson) two … I’ve got Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar) and Wilt (Chamberlain), and I’ve got Kobe (Bryant) and Tim Duncan. … I’ve got him at 8 or 9 right now. If he wins a couple more championships, I’ll probably move him past-“

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Barkley never had Bird Top 5, let alone Top 8. While most everyone still does.

So I wouldn't put too much stock into what he says. Too many arse-whoopings he took in Philly courtesy of Bird.

Barkley held Bird in a choke-hold so Dr. J could sucker punch him.

It seems he votes his buddies and not people who beat his arse on the court.