Oct 28, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley greets fans during a Ring of Honor half time ceremony of the game against the Utah Jazz at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Charles Barkley Makes Bold Boston Celtics Statement

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 22, 2024 8:02 PM ET

On Tuesday evening, the Boston Celtics are hosting the New York Knicks for the first game of the 2024-25 NBA season.

The Celtics are fresh off winning the 2024 NBA Championship, which was their first title in 16 seaons.

Before the game, NBA legend Charles Barkley made a bold statement (via The NBA on TNT).

Barkley: "They'e gonna be favored probably the next five to seven years. They're gonna be favored to win the championship. You got Jayson and Jaylen, they're two of the ten best players in the world. They're young... Derrick White's young, Porzingis is young. They're gonna be favored."

“They’re gonna be favored probably the next 5 to 7 years”

Chuck on the bright future of the Boston Celtics ️ pic.twitter.com/gjxA4NSlQc
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 22, 2024

It's hard to argue with Barkley due to the current situation of their roster.

Tatum and Brown are just hitting the primes of their career, and the Celtics have done an excellent job of surrounding their superstars with a supporting cast.

Many fans reacted to Barkley's statement.

@chewy7: "next great nba dynasty"

next great nba dynasty
— rich cerasale (@chewy7) October 22, 2024

@Pay_Troll_Toll: "2 of the best ten in the world ?"

2 of the best ten in the world ?
— The Troll Toll (@Pay_Troll_Toll) October 22, 2024

@hopefulmetsfan: "These guys have some awful takes

Glad Inside the NBA is ending"

These guys have some awful takes

Glad Inside the NBA is ending
— kap (@hopefulmetsfan) October 22, 2024

@RicSanturri: "Hey Chuck , remember when you called the Celtics’ offense garbage last season? That offense was the best per hundred possessions in the history of the league."

Hey Chuck , remember when you called the Celtics’ offense garbage last season? That offense was the best per hundred possessions in the history of the league.
— Ric Santurri (@RicSanturri) October 22, 2024

@PfundDave: "This is why this show is going away. These guys have no idea of what they’re talking about. 5-7 years? No team is a favorite for 5-7 years. Lol"

This is why this show is going away. These guys have no idea of what they’re talking about. 5-7 years? No team is a favorite for 5-7 years. Lol
— Dave Pfund (@PfundDave) October 22, 2024

@JMcDanielsStPen: "Chuck apparently forgot about how the second apron works. They have 1-2 more years of keeping this team together."

Chuck apparently forgot about how the second apron works. They have 1-2 more years of keeping this team together.
— Jaden McDaniels State Penitentiary (@JMcDanielsStPen) October 22, 2024

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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