Donovan Mitchell issues a profane response to Charles Barkley

Donovan Mitchell would very much prefer a “mute” button for Charles Barkley at this point.

The Basketball Hall of Famer Barkley made more harsh comments this week about the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ahead of Wednesday’s game between Cleveland and the New York Knicks, Barkley ripped the Cavs by saying that they “suck” this season.

Ultimately though, it was Cleveland who earned the 115-107 win over New York on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y. As a result, the Cavs star Mitchell had some fun at Barkley’s expense after the game.

“Who gives a f---?” said Mitchell of Barkley’s comments, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “Chuck ain’t here. If Chuck said we were the defending champs and made positive comments, what’s that going to do for us?

“Chuck ain’t doing nothing for us in this locker room,” Mitchell continued. “I have nothing but respect for those guys. So, no disrespect to them or you or anyone else. But who gives a f---? At the end of the day, it is all about us in here.”

Barkley did have a point at the time of his comments as Cleveland entered play on Wednesday with a record of just 5-6 on the year. But Barkley has historically been very critical of the Mitchell-era Cavs, even saying last postseason that he was “disgusted” by them.

The seven-time All-Star Mitchell, 30, has actually seen his numbers take a bit of a hit this season at 22.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. As the Cavs find their groove this year however, Mitchell is hoping to shut up Barkley and all of Cleveland’s other critics as well.