New York Knicks Receive: F Jae Crowder, G Landry Shamet, 2024 First-Round Pick (PHO)
Phoenix Suns Receive: F Julius Randle
On the subject of the power forward, one of the best in NBA history once suited up for the Suns. It’s hard not to wonder how he’d fare in the modern era.
Of course, we’re talking about Charles Barkley. He won an MVP in the Valley. Could he have won more if he played in the modern era?
After all, Barkley was a terror in transition. He was also a reasonably competent three-point shooter. Yet, in the 90s, Chuck did most of his damage in transition.
We’re not saying Julius Randle deserves a similar spot in NBA history.
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With that said, he does play a brand of basketball that’s reminiscent of how we’d picture Barkley playing in 2022.
Should the Suns let him play it?