It appears that Charles Barkley longtime hatred for the Knicks has passed.
The Knicks are coming off a 17-65 season, yet Barkley believes that Phil Jackson has upgraded the roster enough to warrant a playoff appearance.
"Carmelo is not the reason the Knicks aren't winning, he's the only reason why they're on TNT..I expect them to make the playoffs" Barkley
— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) August 14, 2015
With veterans such as Arron Afflalo and Robin Lopez added to the mix, the Knicks now have a roster with more than one NBA player.
Whether it turns into a playoff spot is another thing.