'They got three old guys': Charles Barkley Takes a Brutal Shot at Warriors' Ageing Superstars Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green After Playoff Defeat to the Timberwolves

The Golden State Warriors' campaign ended on a sour note on Wednesday. The team suffered the knockout blow from the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Round 2 playoff series. Stephen Curry's departure due to a hamstring injury proved to be the turning point in the tie, as the team could not regain lost momentum following Steph's exit.

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Charles Barkley Does Not See Warriors Trio as Top Level Anymore

Following the culmination of the series, NBA legend Charles Barkley paid heed to the elimination of the Golden State Warriors and made a stern assessment. According to Barkley, the veteran trio of the GSW- Stephen Curry (37), Jimmy Butler (35), and Damian Lillard (35)- are way past their prime and do not have what it takes to compete at the highest level anymore.

Barkley, on Inside the NBA, discussed the future of the team following Game 5 earlier today.

“Well, they got three old guys… they’re making a lot of money, so you’re pretty much stuck with them for the next two years,” Barkley said.

While the former MVP did not name anyone, it was beyond clear who he was referring to.

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Is Barkley Right?

The former NBA MVP's opinion may pinch many fans but there is substance to it. As all three of them take home a hefty sum, more than $100 million combined, the Warriors remain under the pump to compensate the ageing superstars. The loss could prompt the franchise to take some difficult decisions during the offseason, and if it does, it will be made keeping in mind the future vision.

On the other hand, one can debate Barkley's take by stating that it was these veterans who carried the team this season. Jimmy Butler, who came in midway through the regular season, improved the prospects of the Warriors so much so that they were able to construct a solid winning run, which got them into the playoff round. Moreover, if it wasn't for Stephen Curry's injury, they might have had the number of Minnesota Timberwolves and progressed to the Western Conference finals.