Barkley predicts strong performance from Lakers during the upcoming NBA season

Charles Barkley expressed optimism regarding the Los Angeles Lakers on the Bill Simmons podcast. The analyst stated he anticipates the team will exceed expectations during the current year. Barkley cited his support for Austin Reaves and his respect for the recent postseason success of Luka and Kyrie. He compared the current Lakers roster to the Dallas Mavericks team that reached the Finals. Barkley noted that the Lakers are constructed to compete at a high level. No specific roster changes or upcoming schedule dates were provided during the appearance.

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