Charles Barkley Defends NBA Coaches, Blames Player Performance for Playoff Failures

NBA legend Charles Barkley criticizes media and fans for unfairly targeting coaches over player-related issues in recent playoff disappointments.

Charles Barkley asserts that the poor performance of the Lakers and Suns is due to player issues, not coaching.
Barkley accuses the media of favoring player relationships over truthful reporting, calling them 'cowards' and 'jackasses'.
Despite rumors of potential firings, Barkley insists that Lakers coach Darvin Ham and Suns coach Frank Vogel are not to blame for their teams' failures.
Barkley highlights the role of team executives in assembling ineffective rosters, suggesting they are responsible for the teams' poor results.
The media's focus on coaching as the problem is challenged by Barkley, who emphasizes the need for accountability among players and decision-makers.