One of the hottest topics around the NBA to start the season has been Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Bronny James. It hasn't been for his performance on court but rather how the Lakers have handled his situation since being drafted.

When asked about the Lakers' handling of Bronny during an appearance on The Bettor Angle show, Barkley didn't hold back. The NBA Hall of Famer has criticized Los Angeles's unusual plan to have the rookie split time between home G-League games and the NBA roster, suggesting it's hampering his development.

Charles Barkley doesn't believe the Los Angeles Lakers have handled the Bronny James situation properly. The second-round pick opened the season playing alongside his father in the NBA. Bronny played 16 minutes for the Lakers,