Trae Young fires back at Charles Barkley after All-Star jab: 'Eat a Twinkie' - New York Post

Charles Barkley consistently elicits reactions from the NBA players he opines on.

On Thursday, Barkley said he thought Zach LaVine deserved an All-Star starting nod over Trae Young, on account of the Bulls having the second-best record in the Eastern Conference while the Hawks (22-25) are in 12th.

Trae Young had some words for Charles Barkley after his All-Star take.

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Charles Barkley stuck to his guns — and took Trae Young’s ‘twinkie’ retort in stride.

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Young was clearly watching the segment, and expressed his gratitude for being selected — while sneaking in a potshot at Barkley.

“Truly Blessed!! Thank you to the Fans. ALWAYS LOVE !! 2X!!” Young tweeted. “Chuck eat a Twinkie and be quiet sometimes,” he added, with laughing and peace emojis.

Truly Blessed🙏🏽 !! Thank you to the Fans ❤️ ALWAYS LOVE !! 2X!!

Chuck eat a Twinkie and be quiet sometimes😂✌🏽

— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) January 28, 2022

Barkley of course took the barb in stride.

“I like it,” he said, “You shouldn’t have started before Zach LaVine, though.”

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Trae Young fires back at Charles Barkley after All-Star jab: 'Eat a Twinkie' - New York Post
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