Draymond Green says he'll take Charles Barkley's job if criticism doesn't stop

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green slammed TNT analyst Charles Barkley for his critical commentary and said the Hall of Famer should be careful what he says.

"Barkley should stop before I go take his job, though," Green said after Friday's practice. "Because I can do that well, too. He already didn't make enough money playing, so he needs that job. He should stop talking to me. I'd like to -- [I have] a tendency to end people, so he should stop before I take his job."

Barkley and Green have exchanged barbs through the media over the years, but Barkley has been particularly critical of Green this season as the Warriors have struggled to a league-worst 14-49 record without Klay Thompson (ACL rehab) and Stephen Curry (missed 58 games with a broken left hand).

Barkley has mocked Green for racking up "triple-singles" this season, in reference to small stat lines after games.

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"I don't give a damn about what no fans think [or] who they put the blame on," Green said. "A lot of people can't even talk to me about basketball. They're not smart enough."

When specifically asked about some of Barkley's commentary, Green didn't hold back. After making his initial comments about Barkley, he was asked if he really meant he would take Barkley's job.

"If he keeps talking, I'll take it soon," Green said. "Sooner than he thinks. Still, he probably should be quiet. He also can't talk basketball with me, either. Not smart enough, not qualified -- no rings can't sit at this table."

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