[Lisbon1940]

Should he talk or shut up? Barkley’s advice is confusing.

[conservative98]

stupid bball questions and good causes - keep talking

all that other stuff (like Lebron talking about China a couple years ago) - hec no

[HotHunt]

It was clear to me that Barkley was telling Irving to shut up with his complaints over having to talk with the media.

He didn't tell him to shut up to the media. He did say Irving could tell them whatever he wanted but he still had a professional obligation to talk with the media.