Things haven't gotten that bad, but they're definitely not great, as their marriage already faced a lot of controversy.
Maureen is a beautiful, tall white female model, while Barkley used to be a poor black man.
If it weren't for entering the NBA, the two of them would never have crossed paths in this lifetime. Now they are husband and wife, with a child.
Even so, their relationship is still a subject of teasing and attacks, saying Maureen married a beast for money, or that Barkley, once he had money and fame, wanted to marry a beautiful white woman to escape his past social class, and so on.
No one believes they are together purely out of love and mutual attraction, which bothers Barkley.
Of course, what's most troubling for him is his performance on the court. The Suns' lineup hasn't changed much from last year.
They are still highly competitive, but injuries have come knocking, and there's not much more Fitzsimmons can bring to the Suns.
