Charles Barkley has never been one to bite his tongue, and this time his warning was directed at the WNBA, SI reports. As the league’s players prepare for what could become a tense labor dispute, Barkley cautioned them not to “overplay their hand” in the upcoming negotiations with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

During his remarks, the Hall of Famer expressed both support and concern for the athletes’ approach. “They need to be very careful. They walking on thin ice right now,” Barkley said. “I wish those ladies luck, I want them to get paid as much as possible, but you can’t overplay your hand.” Expand Tweet

His comments followed Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier’s outspoken criticism of Engelbert, accusing the league office of lacking accountability and making negative remark

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