NBA analyst Charles Barkley has criticized LeBron James for what he described as disrespectful behavior during the national anthem, according to a report by Matt Hladik on Yahoo Sports published on October 28, 2026. Barkley, a Hall of Fame forward and current television commentator, made the remarks without providing specific details about the incident. No further information about the context or James' response was included in the initial report.
Charles Barkley Calls LeBron James' National Anthem Behavior 'Disrespectful'
