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Theo Pinson responds to Charles Barkley's comments on Lakers and Mavericks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:39 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Theo Pinson responds to Charles Barkley's comments on Lakers and Mavericks

Summary

Former Dallas Mavericks guard Theo Pinson challenged Charles Barkley's comparison between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Mavericks team that reached the 2024 NBA Finals. Barkley praised the Lakers, suggesting they might be as good or better than the Mavericks roster led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Pinson, on a podcast, strongly disagreed, calling out Barkley's comments and defending the Mavericks' success. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic expressed confidence in his team's potential for the upcoming season despite uncertainties, stating their main goal is winning a championship.

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By the Numbers

•Charles Barkley compared the Lakers to the 2024 Mavericks.
•Theo Pinson defended the Mavericks on a podcast.
•Luka Doncic aims for championship success this season.
•The Lakers reshaped their roster after LeBron James' departure.
•The 2026-27 NBA season is set to begin soon.

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9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Mavs Guard Fires Back at Charles Barkley Over Luka Doncic and Lakers Remark

What they're saying

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Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a new season with plenty of questions. LeBron James is gone, the roster around Doncic has been reshaped, and no one quite knows what this version of the Lakers will look like.
— Yahoo Sports

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