Charles Barkley makes Titanic reference while trolling ex-Warriors GM Bob Myers amid team’s struggles

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Charles Barkley is not in the habit of holding back his opinions, especially when the television cameras are rolling. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer has been particularly critical of the Golden State Warriors over the years — even when the team appeared to be at the peak of its dynasty. 

During Thursday night's highly anticipated ESPN-TNT coverage crossover for the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament, Barkley decided to take a jab at the person who was credited with being the architect of the franchise's dynasty, former Warriors general manager and current ESPN analyst Bob Myers.

"I want to give you credit for jumping off the Titanic before it sunk," Barkley told Myers.

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Charles Barkley attends HBO Premiere For Four-Part Documentary "SHAQ" at Illuminarium on November 14, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images for HBO)

Barkley made the comments during the live broadcast, which took place in front of a crowd of NBA fans outside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Some people in the crowd appeared to laugh at Barkley's reference, while others seemed to direct boos at the TNT analyst.

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"I have friends over there," Myers responded.

"Yeah, you're going to see them soon," Barkley said.

Phoenix Suns former player Charles Barkley in attendance at Footprint Center. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

The Warriors produced one of the most successful runs in recent memory, winning four NBA championships in an eight-year span. 

But, injuries, suspensions, and other factors have