Charles Barkley, left, has been trying to contact Tiger Woods. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Former NBA star Charles Barkley says Tiger Woods changed his cellphone number the day after his car crash and is not talking to some of his famous friends.

On a show that airs Sunday on news network HLN, Barkley and filmmaker Spike Lee said they worry that the pro-golfer isn't taking advantage of the invaluable advice that can only be offered by friends who are used to the spotlight.

"You should reach out to your celebrity friends when things go bad," Barkley told The Associated Press in a phone interview Tuesday. "They're the only people who understand what it's like."

Barkley appears on With All Due Respect with two other Turner Sports analysts, baseball Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley and longtime NASCAR driver Kyle Petty.

Lee is one of the guests in the one-hour special during which the sports stars discuss a variety of topics.

Turner Sports and HLN are owned by Turner Broadcasting System.

Barkley said Tuesday he has not spoken to Woods since he crashed his SUV outside his home in Windermere, Fla., in the early hours of Nov. 27 after reportedly arguing with his wife, Elin Nordegren.

The incident set-off a series of events that resulted in Woods admitting to marital infidelity and saying he is taking an "indefinite break" from professional golf so he can focus on "being a better husband, father, and person."

"I've been trying to get to him and can't get to him," Barkley said. "It's very frustrating."

"He's insulated," Lee said during the taping for the show.

"If Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan can't get to him and those are his boys, then other people are making bad moves."

Barkley said he just wants to tell Woods, "Hey, man, we love you. If you need anything, pick up the phone."