Charles Barkley: Lakers Should Shut Down Kobe Bryant for Season

"Kobe Bryant shouldn't play anymore this year."

It's not uncommon for Charles Barkley to be the guy with the guts to say what everyone's already thinking. And that's exactly what he did on TNT Thursday night.

He went on to explain his opinion after Kenny Smith reacted with surprise:

The thrust of Chuck's argument is that this L.A. Lakers team is not going to compete for a title this year. They might not even compete for a playoff spot. So what's th...

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