(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Sacramento Kings are about to enjoy their first postseason run in nearly two decades.
The team is third in the West with a 48-32 record, which is far better than anything they accomplished in years.
But even though they are headed to the playoffs, some people don’t think they will go far.
They cite the fact that the Kings don’t have much experience in the postseason and don’t have expertise over opponents such as the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and others.
But NBA legend Charles Barkley thinks Sacramento has what it takes.
On Thursday night, Barkley gave one of his famous “guarantees” to his claim that the Kings will win their opening round in the playoffs.
Charles Barkley is confident the Kings will beat the Warriors or Lakers in a first-round playoff series https://t.co/6I0mhxptvD
— NBC Sports Bay Area & CA (@NBCSAuthentic) April 7, 2023
Right now, the Kings are set to play against the Warriors, who are the sixth seed.
However, things can change in the next few days and the Kings might instead face off against the Lakers.
It doesn’t matter who their opponent is, according to Barkley.
He believes they are strong enough, even with their inexperience, to take down their first-round competitors.
Barkley admitted that the games will be tough for the Kings but he said he is tired of the slander he hears about the team.
Even if the Kings didn’t make it past the first round, this season will still be considered a huge success for them.
They have achieved more than many people expected.
But fans of the team aren’t ready for it to be over yet and they genuinely believe they can fight hard in the playoffs.
The post Charles Barkley Has A Bold Prediction In First Round Of NBA Playoffs appeared first on The Cold Wire.