“I just feel sadness,” Barkley said Thursday on CNBC. “You got the greatest country in the world; and I have nothing but admiration and respect for President Biden to pass the torch to a younger generation. He’s been a great person. He’s been a great man. This ain’t something I’m saying now. I’ve said it like a year ago. It’s time for him to pass the torch; and I don’t wanna hear about the [Democratic National Convention] is coming up soon. He’s had a great life. He’s one of the greatest people I’ve ever been fortunate to be around in my life; but it’s time to pass the torch.”