It didn’t take long for Jusuf Nurkic to become a fan favorite in the Valley. Since joining the Suns, Nurkic’s loyalty has never been in question, consistently having his teammates’ backs at every opportunity.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This unwavering support was showcased once again after Charles Barkley, who played with the Suns for four seasons, offered his perspective on why he believes Bradley Beal should come off the bench for Phoenix.
In response to Barkley’s comment, Nurkic pointed out that Barkley didn’t even vote for Devin Booker as an All-Star.
Suns legend opinion, but didn’t even vote for Book to be All-Star 🤔
Yeah, that makes sense.
— Jusuf Nurkić 🇧🇦 (@bosnianbeast27) February 5, 2024
Notably, Charles Barkley was the only member of the TNT crew who did not vote for Booker.
During Barkley’s four seasons in Phoenix, he averaged 23.4 points and 11.5 rebounds per game, with the Suns reaching the playoffs in all four seasons, including a loss to the Chicago Bulls in the 1993 NBA Finals.
Here is what Barkley had to say about Beal coming off the bench:
Charles Barkley told @Bickley_Marotta that he is all for the Suns bringing Bradley Beal off the bench.
What say you, Phoenix Suns fans?
FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/Y4Z7rHNMMA pic.twitter.com/BsiKvjxNdj
— Arizona Sports (@AZSports) February 5, 2024
To no surprise, Nurkic was not the only one that explained his frustration with the comment. He was joined by numerous fans, some of whom expressed fatigue with Barkley being considered a “Phoenix legend.”
