Charles Barkley, who has often made controversial comments regarding LeBron James' expected free agency in the summer of 2010, said that he hopes the forward stays with the Cavaliers.

"I hope he stays in Cleveland," said Barkley, who recently called out James for disrespecting the Cavs with talk about his future and suggested James "shut the hell up."

"Not too many guys get to play their whole career around family and friends. I think that would be fantastic if he could lead Cleveland to a championship. That would be cool. I wish him the best whatever he does."