Charles Barkley at SI: Kevin Durant is not strong enough for New York

There has been a lot of speculation that Kevin Durant may be signing with the Knicks this season. Charles Barkley of TNT thinks it's a very bad idea.

At a media event jointly organized by CBS and Turner Sports on Tuesday for the upcoming NCAA tournament, I asked Barkley what he would say to Durant if the Warriors superstar was asking him for advice. sign with the Knicks. "You're not strong enough to play in New York," said Barkley, "I do not think he or Kyrie are strong enough to play in New York."

Durant is known to be sensitive to journalists and country reviews on Instagram. Irving also had trouble with the media this season. Barkley clearly thinks that every actor would have trouble in the New York market and the city's scrutiny of the media.

"Kyrie is a very good player, Kevin is a very good player," said Barkley. "But I'm not sure that they have the mental structure to play in New York.There is a lot to play in New York, and these guys are complaining about the media asking questions and things like that. Maybe New York is not for New York is a different animal.There are places where everyone can not play. "