“He’s more like LeBron” — Charles Barkley says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is more like LeBron James, not Kobe Bryant, or Michael Jordan

Charles Barkley sparked debate by comparing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s playing style and mentality to LeBron James, noting a contrast to the “killer” instincts of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Barkley emphasized that Jordan and Bryant possessed a relentless drive to dominate, prioritizing winning above all else, a trait he finds less pronounced in James and, potentially, Gilgeous-Alexander.