Fans missing LeBron James so far this season will have to wait longer for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar to play his first game of the NBA year. James is not expected to return to the court until mid-November,

LeBron James still hasn't suited up this season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but his absence is already getting the full talk-show treatment thanks to Charles Barkley. While the L

As the Los Angeles Lakers won without LeBron James in the lineup, Charles Barkley suggested his injury might be fake.

Charles Barkley on LeBron James injury “He's just old… His back hurt. All old people’s back hurt, Dan. All old people’s back hurt. You can you can dress it up like a sciatica. You can come up with all these medical terms. LeBron is old.” (Via @dpshow) pic.twitter.com/GNfm0GQXGO

LeBron James may be out due to sciatica, but Charles Barkley is not buying it. He thinks he knows what is really going on with the Los Angeles Lakers

However, when Barkley was traded to the Phoenix Suns in 1992, he felt that he finally had the opportunity to prove his claim, as his new supporting cast was good enough to match Mike's crew. The Suns made it to the 1993 NBA Finals as Chuck promised. However, Jordan proved him wrong.

On Inside the NBA, former NBA star Charles Barkley boldly expressed doubt about whether LeBron James truly has sciatica.

Charles Barkley tipped off the NBA season looking noticeably slimmer, which had 'Inside the NBA' cohost Shaquille O'Neal calling him a 'sex symbol'

Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley didn’t see eye to eye while discussing the gambling scandal that rocked the NBA on Thursday.

Out of all the colorful figures of Inside the NBA, Barkley is probably the most expressive one. Even though each host is undoubtedly capable of speaking their minds without filter, it's Sir Charles who often stood out with his bold takes, reactions and sentiments.