Published 12:15 IST, January 23rd 2021

Charles Barkley INSULTS Malik Beasley in public with 'He's Had A Hell Of A Year' statement

During a recent Inside the NBA on TNT episode, Charles Barkley commented on Malik Beasley's affair with Larsa Pippen and divorce with Montana Yao.

Reported by: Devika Pawar
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Around a month ago, Larsa Pippen and Malik Beasley were spotted on a date toger. couple were holding hands as y moved around while shopping. photos were shared with Beasley's wife Montana Yao – who appeared unaware of situation. Latacer, Yao asked for a divorce while Minnesota Timberwolves star was seen with Pippen at multiple occasions. w, even as 2020-21 season has begun, discussions about Beasley's personal life are continuing. 

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Charles Barkley comments on Malik Beasley's scandal with Scottie Pippen

While Barkley's remark was subtle, mess he wanted to deliver was evident to fans. During a recent Inside NBA episode, Barkley stated that Beasley has h a "hell of a year". This includes his legal issues, as well as his well-documented affair with Pippen. 

Fans seemed to be surprised and amused at Barkley's comments, expecting m to die down as Beasley focussed on playing for Timberwolves. Fans on Twitter seemed to love indirect remark, many even reacting with gifs and jokes about same. Kenny Smith, who was on show with Beasley, h to ask Barkley to go 'easy'. 

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Throughout scandal, fans were calling out Beasley for cheating. Things got worse when Yao claimed that she and ir child were asked to leave house y were living. While he was being accused of ultery, Beasley was w criticized for even abandoning his child. 

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Per reports, Yao's lawyers have accused Beasley of giving only $800 for care of ir son, despite making $15 million. “Montana was a successful model before she met Mr. Beasley, but gave it up to focus on starting a family with him. She and her son are w forced to stay with relatives until she can restart her career," her lawyers claimed. 

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Beasley, as per reports, is apparently looking to move forward soon. His lawyers reportedly stated that his marri to Yao h been brief, and y hoped dissolution would be brief as well. “Malik looks to put this matter behind him and move forward in a positive direction both personally and professionally.”

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(Im credits: Malik Beasley, Larsa Pippen Instagram)

12:15 IST, January 23rd 2021