Charles Barkley Says NBA Players Have No Reason to Be Unhappy At a recent event, NBA commissioner br Adam Silver said mental health struggles br are a real factor in the league. The sentiment has been echoed by the Cavaliers' Kevin Love, who recently opened up about br his issues with anxiety. Spurs forward Demar DeRozan has also admitted to having struggles with depression. He tells 'ESPN' that money and success should block NBA players from being depressed. Charles Barkley, via 'ESPN' Barkley went on to single out br Celtics point guard and 'Uncle Drew' br star Kyrie Irving.