Charles Barkley believes that Donnie Walsh's decision to essentially tank two seasons in order to hopefully sign LeBron James is poor management.

"When you set up yourself by basically saying, 'We're going to (stink) for the next two or three years,' I don't think there is any way that can be good for your team," Barkley told the New York Daily News. "They're not going to win because those guys know they're not going to be here next year. To expect them to give 110% is unrealistic."

Seven of the team's 14 players are in the final year of their contracts. Walsh, the team's president, didn't add anyone of significance to the roster this summer.

"The Knicks don't have a good team," said Barkley. "I think waiting to do all the free agency thing has hurt the camaraderie and chemistry on the team. Those guys aren't dumb. They know they're not going to be around."