NBA: Barkley sure: Raptors will beat the Cavs

Charles Barkley believes the Toronto Raptors can beat the Cleveland Cavaliers this year for LeBron James. The Hall of Famer thinks the Canadians are a completely different team this year.

“This is her year,” Barkley was sure about Inside the NBA. “It’s a whole different Raptors team this year, they’ll win the show against the Cavs.”

The Raptors lost against the Cavs in the last two years, 2-4 in 2016, one year later there was even a sweep. Barkley, however, gave some reasons why it could change in this season. “You have the best bank in the league,” Sir Charles explained. “They also have three or four players who can defend against LeBron James.”

However, the TNT crew around Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson did not agree with Barkley. The jet nevertheless picked the Cavs due to LeBron’s terrific performances against the Indiana Pacers.

Game 1 of the series is on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday in Toronto.