Having a relationship with an underage girl and having a child, always throwing dirty elbows on the court, he's quite the villain.
Also, this year the Jazz were eliminated early by the Spurs, and Malone's performance in the series was quite poor.
From averaging 27 points per game in the regular season, he dropped to 24 in the playoffs, with his shooting percentage falling to 45%.
The Jazz got knocked out in the first round again, marking the fifth first-round exit for the Jazz since the 1985-1986 season.
Malone and Stockton will just have to endure.
In response to Gan Guoyang's righteous words, Barkley expressed his gratitude before the game started.
"Thank you, Sonny, you really understand me," Barkley said sincerely.
"Nonsense, of course I understand you, that's why I eliminated you."
"This time it won't be that easy, I promise."
Barkley seemed confident in his team's state and strength.
