Charles Barkley, nicknamed "Sir Charles", is a retired American professional basketball player and current television analyst. He played 16 seasons in the NBA, primarily as a power forward, despite being shorter than average for the position. Known for his rebounding and scoring prowess, Barkley was an 11-time NBA All-Star, 11-time All-NBA Team selection, and the 1993 NBA MVP. He was also named to the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams, solidifying his legacy as one of basketball's greats.
Charles Barkley's 1992 olympic team averaged an Olympic record of 117.3 points a game and won games by an average of 43.8 points, only surpassed by the 1956 U.S. Olympic team.
On February 20, 1963, Charles Wade Barkley was born. He later became a professional basketball player and a television analyst for TNT and CBS Sports.
In 1967, Wilt Chamberlain recorded 22 rebounds in an All-Star game.
For the first time since the 1974-75 season, the 76ers failed to make the playoffs.
In 1992-1993, Charles Barkley led Phoenix to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1976.
In 1983, prior to Barkley joining the team, the Philadelphia 76ers won the NBA championship.
In 1984, Charles Barkley led the Auburn Tigers to their first NCAA tournament in school history, finishing with 23 points and 17 rebounds in the game.
In 1984, Charles Barkley received the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Player of the Year award during his college career at Auburn University.
In 1984, Charles Barkley was drafted as a junior out of Auburn University by the Philadelphia 76ers with the fifth pick of the NBA draft.
In 1984, Charles Barkley was invited to try out for the United States men's basketball team for the Summer Olympics. Despite performing well, he was cut from the team due to concerns about his defense, according to coach Bob Knight.
In 1984, Charles Barkley was one of the final cuts from the U.S. Olympic team after making the initial cut in April.
In 1985, during his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Charles Barkley was named to the All-Rookie First Team.
On November 4, 1986, Charles Barkley recorded 34 points, 10 rebounds, and a career-high 14 assists in a 125–121 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
In 1986, Charles Barkley achieved the record for the most free throw attempts in a 7-game series with 100, while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals.
In 1986, Charles Barkley began a streak of leading the NBA in 2-point field goal percentage, achieving this feat every season from 1986-87 to 1990-91.
In 1986, Charles Barkley recorded the most turnovers in a 7-game series with 37, while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Milwaukee Bucks during the Eastern Conference Semi-finals.
In 1986-87 season, Charles Barkley led the NBA in rebounding, averaging a career-high 14.6 rebounds per game and becoming the shortest player in NBA history to achieve this.
In the 1986-87 NBA season, Charles Barkley led the league in rebounding average and earned his first rebounding title.
On March 4, 1987, Charles Barkley achieved the record for the most offensive rebounds in a half with 13, while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks.
On March 20, 1987, Charles Barkley recorded 26 points, 25 rebounds (including a career-high-tying 16 offensive rebounds), and nine assists in a 116–106 win over the Denver Nuggets.
In 1987, Charles Barkley led the league in effective field goal percentage for the 1986–87 season.
On November 30, 1988, Charles Barkley recorded 41 points, 22 rebounds, five assists, and six steals in a 114–106 win over the Blazers.
In 1988, Charles Barkley led the league in effective field goal percentage for the 1987–88 season.
During the 1989–90 NBA season, Charles Barkley finished second in MVP voting behind the Los Angeles Lakers' Magic Johnson despite receiving more first-place votes.
In 1989, Charles Barkley led the league in offensive rating for the 1988–89 season.
In 1989, Charles Barkley married Maureen Blumhardt, whom he reportedly met in the mid to late 1980s when he was playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 1989, Charles Barkley's daughter Christiana was born. Barkley said she was named after a mall called Christiana Mall in Delaware.
In 1990, Charles Barkley had a fight with Detroit Pistons center Bill Laimbeer, which resulted in a record total of $162,500 in fines.
In 1990, Charles Barkley led the league in offensive rating for the 1989–90 season.
In March 1991, Charles Barkley stirred controversy when he spat on a young girl while attempting to spit at a heckler.
On March 26, 1991, during a game against the New Jersey Nets, Charles Barkley attempted to spit on a heckler but accidentally hit a young girl. He was suspended and fined by the NBA, leading to a national controversy.
In 1991, Charles Barkley collaborated with sportswriter Roy S. Johnson on his autobiographical work, 'Outrageous'. The editorial choices led Barkley to quip that he was misquoted in his own autobiography.
In the 1991-92 season, Charles Barkley wore number 32 instead of his usual 34 to honor Magic Johnson, who had announced he was HIV-positive. He also apologized for making light of Johnson's condition and responded to concerns about contracting HIV by contact during games.
On July 17, 1992, Charles Barkley was officially traded to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Jeff Hornacek, Tim Perry, and Andrew Lang.
In 1992, Charles Barkley competed in the Olympic Games for the first time after international rules changed, allowing NBA players to participate. He won a gold medal as a member of the United States men's basketball "Dream Team".
In 1992, Charles Barkley competed in the Olympic Games, winning a gold medal as a member of the U.S. national team.
In 1992, Charles Barkley earned a gold medal as a member of the United States Olympic Basketball team.
In 1992, Charles Barkley was traded to the Phoenix Suns, marking a successful transition for both parties. Additionally, international rules changed, allowing NBA players like Barkley to compete in the Olympics for the first time, where he joined the "Dream Team".
On June 5, 1993, Charles Barkley set the record for the most free throws made in a half with 19, playing for the Phoenix Suns against the Seattle SuperSonics.
Charles Barkley hosted 'Saturday Night Live' for the first time in 1993.
In 1993, Charles Barkley earned league MVP honors.
In 1993, Charles Barkley stated that sports figures should not be considered role models, sparking a national controversy.
In 1993, Charles Barkley was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP).
In 1993, Charles Barkley's argument that athletes should not be considered role models prompted national news when he wrote the text for his "I am not a role model" Nike commercial. Dan Quayle, the former Vice President of the United States, called it a "family-values message".
In 1993, despite facing severe back pain, Charles Barkley began the 1993-94 season by winning the McDonald's Open in Germany and being named the tournament's MVP. He also played in the NBA, battling injuries, including a torn right quadriceps tendon.
In 1993, while playing for the Phoenix Suns, Charles Barkley was voted the league's MVP and led the team to the NBA Finals.
In 1995, Charles Barkley considered running as a Republican candidate for Alabama's governorship in the 1998 election.
In 1995, Charles Barkley played his last season with the Phoenix Suns, leading the team in scoring, rebounds, and steals. He achieved his tenth All-Star Game appearance and recorded his 18th career triple-double on November 22, 1995. He was then traded to Houston after the Suns closed out the season with a 41–41 record.
On October 25, 1996, Charles Barkley was suspended for the season opener and fined $5,000 for fighting Charles Oakley during a preseason game. Barkley responded by shoving Oakley after Oakley committed a flagrant foul on him.
At the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games, Barkley led the team in scoring, rebounds, and field goal percentage. He averaged 12.4 points on 81.6% field goal shooting, setting a U.S. Men's Olympic record.
Charles Barkley wins his second gold medal at the Olympic games in 1996.
In 1996, Charles Barkley played himself in the film 'Space Jam'.
In 1996, Charles Barkley was honored as one of the 50 greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary Team, as part of the NBA's 50th Anniversary.
The 1997-98 season was another injury-plagued year for Charles Barkley. The Rockets were eliminated in five games by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs.
In 1995, Charles Barkley considered running as a Republican candidate for Alabama's governorship in the 1998 election.
On November 10, 1999, Charles Barkley was ejected from a game against the Los Angeles Lakers along with Shaquille O'Neal after a physical altercation.
On December 8, 1999, Charles Barkley's season and career seemingly ended prematurely at the age of 36 after rupturing his left quadriceps tendon in a game in Philadelphia.
On April 19, 2000, Charles Barkley returned for one final game against the Vancouver Grizzlies. He scored a memorable basket and then retired, concluding his sixteen-year Hall of Fame career and walking off the court on his own terms.
In 2000, Charles Barkley retired as the fourth player in NBA history to achieve 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists.
In 2000, Charles Barkley wrote the foreword for Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Reilly's book 'The Life of Reilly', where he humorously commented on throwing Reilly through a plate glass window.
Since 2000, Charles Barkley has worked as a studio analyst for Turner Network Television (TNT), appearing on NBA coverage during pre-game and halftime shows, as well as special NBA events, and winning five Sports Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Studio Analyst" for his work on TNT.
On March 3, 2001, Auburn retired Charles Barkley's No. 34 jersey.
From 2002 to 2003, Charles Barkley co-hosted "Listen Up! Charles Barkley with Ernie Johnson" on TNT, a sports and general topics talk show with guests.
In 2002, Charles Barkley released the book 'I May Be Wrong, But I Doubt It', which included editing and commentary by Michael Wilbon.
From 2002 to 2003, Charles Barkley co-hosted "Listen Up! Charles Barkley with Ernie Johnson" on TNT, a sports and general topics talk show with guests.
On March 20, 2004, the Phoenix Suns honored Charles Barkley by including him in the "Suns Ring of Honor" in recognition of his achievements.
In 2004, Charles Barkley became the first-ever celebrity guest picker for College GameDay.
At a July 2006 meeting of the Southern Regional Conference of the National School Boards Association in Destin, Florida, Charles Barkley lent credence to the idea of running for Governor of Alabama.
In September 2006, Charles Barkley reiterated his desire to run for governor of Alabama, noting he couldn't run until 2014 due to residency requirements.
In 2006, Charles Barkley told Fox Sports that he is a big advocate of gay marriage, stating "If they want to get married, God bless them."
In 2006, Charles Barkley was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for his individual career.
In July 2007, Charles Barkley made a video declaring his support for Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election.
In September 2007, Charles Barkley announced that he bought a house in Alabama to satisfy residency requirements for a 2014 campaign for governor and declared himself an Independent.
In October 2007, Charles Barkley incurred a $400,000 debt at Wynn Las Vegas casino, which led to a civil complaint filed against him in May 2008 for failure to pay.
In 2007, Charles Barkley challenged NBA official Dick Bavetta to a footrace at the NBA All-Star Weekend for $5,000, which was donated to charity, with the NBA and TNT contributing additional funds; Barkley won the race and kissed Bavetta in a show of good sportsmanship.
In a 2007 interview with ESPN's Trey Wingo, Charles Barkley revealed that he had lost approximately $10 million through gambling, including $2.5 million "in a six-hour period" while playing blackjack.
In February 2008, Charles Barkley announced that he would be running for Governor of Alabama in 2014 as an Independent.
In May 2008, the Wynn Las Vegas casino filed a civil complaint against Charles Barkley, alleging he failed to pay a $400,000 debt stemming from October 2007; Barkley promptly paid the casino and vowed to stop gambling for a year or two.
In July 2007, Charles Barkley made a video declaring his support for Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election.
On December 31, 2008, Charles Barkley was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona for driving under the influence after being pulled over for running a stop sign and failing field sobriety tests. His blood-alcohol level was .149, nearly twice the legal limit in Arizona. He later pleaded guilty to DUI-related counts and running a red light.
On February 19, 2009, Charles Barkley returned to TNT after taking a two-month hiatus following his DUI arrest. He discussed the incident and his experiences during the first segment of the NBA pregame show.
On November 24, 2009, Charles Barkley began to back off the idea of running for Governor of Alabama during an interview on The Jay Leno Show.
In 2010, Charles Barkley admitted that he had asked for and received money from sports agents during his time at Auburn.
In 2010, Charles Barkley confirmed that he was not running for Governor of Alabama in 2014.
In 2010, Charles Barkley was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the 1992 Olympic "Dream Team".
During a 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Day double-header on TNT, Charles Barkley responded to a statement made by Dr. King's daughter Bernice, by saying, "People try to make it about black and white. [But] he talked about equality for every man, every woman. We have a thing going on now, people discriminating against homosexuality in this country. I love the homosexuality people. God bless the gay people. They are great people."
In 2011, Charles Barkley became a spokesman for WeightWatchers, promoting their "Lose Like a Man" program and appearing in television and online ads.
Since 2011, Charles Barkley has worked as a studio analyst for the joint coverage of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament between Turner Sports and CBS, broadcasting every Final Four since 2011.
On January 7, 2012, Charles Barkley served as a guest commentator for NBC's coverage of the NFL Wild Card playoffs, and on the same night, he hosted Saturday Night Live which is taped next door to the Football Night in America studio in Manhattan's GE Building.
In November 2012, Charles Barkley announced that he was contemplating retirement from broadcasting after 13 years, potentially at the end of his contract, citing a need for a new challenge.
In 2013, Charles Barkley expressed his agreement with the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin shooting.
In 2013, in response to Celtics player Jason Collins coming out, Charles Barkley stated, “I think anybody who thinks they never played with a gay player is an idiot."
In 2014, Charles Barkley was asked about the rumor that Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was being accused for not being "black enough" on the radio show Afternoons with Anthony and Rob Ellis.
In February 2008, Charles Barkley announced that he would be running for Governor of Alabama in 2014 as an Independent.
In September 2007, Charles Barkley announced that he bought a house in Alabama to satisfy residency requirements for a 2014 campaign for governor and declared himself an Independent.
In August 2015, Charles Barkley announced his support for Republican John Kasich in the 2016 presidential election.
In July 2016, it was announced that Charles Barkley would host a six-episode unscripted show called The Race Card, which was later renamed American Race.
In 2016, Charles Barkley had initially planned to retire from broadcasting but instead signed another contract with Turner Sports.
In 2016, before Donald Trump won the Republican primaries, Charles Barkley expressed disgust towards the words and messages that Trump was promoting throughout the presidential race.
In August 2015, Charles Barkley announced his support for Republican John Kasich in the 2016 presidential election.
On May 11, 2017, Charles Barkley's six-episode unscripted show, originally called The Race Card, premiered on TNT under the new name American Race.
In August 2017, Charles Barkley responded to the controversy generated by the removal of Confederate monuments after the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
In September 2017, Charles Barkley expressed disappointment in President Trump for calling out Colin Kaepernick for kneeling during the U.S. National Anthem during the 2016 NFL season. Barkley clarified that he does not support athletes kneeling during the National Anthem as a form of protest.
In December 2017, Charles Barkley mocked President Trump's tax bill, stating that it favored the rich and disadvantaged the poor.
In 2017, Charles Barkley supported Democrat Doug Jones in the United States Senate special election in Alabama, arguing that Jones' competitor, Roy Moore, should have been disqualified due to his association with a white separatist.
Charles Barkley hosted 'Saturday Night Live' for the fourth time in 2018.
In 2019, Charles Barkley appeared in "The Piña Colada Song" episode of 'The Goldbergs' as a gym teacher and alien conspiracy theorist.
In 2019, Charles Barkley voiced his concerns about the NBA's planned restart to the 2019-2020 season within the NBA bubble, expressing worries about players testing positive for COVID-19.
On Lance Armstrong's podcast in 2019, Charles Barkley confirmed that he would not be running for office.
In 2020, Charles Barkley expressed concern that sports were becoming too political, fearing it would turn into a circus and create constant arguments for viewers.
In 2020, While supporting police and prison reforms, Charles Barkley spoke out against defunding the police. After the killing of Breonna Taylor, Barkley said that he felt sad about her death but added that her boyfriend shot at the cops and shot a cop, making her situation not "like George Floyd or Ahmaud Arbery".
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Charles Barkley stated that it would be foolish to think kids would be safe in school, but also argued that keeping children at home would widen the gap between the rich and the poor. He also expressed optimism about the NBA's planned restart to the 2019-2020 season in the NBA bubble but worried about some players testing positive for COVID-19.
In October 2021, Charles Barkley was honored as one of the 75 greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team, as part of the NBA's 75th Anniversary celebration.
In 2021, after undergoing training to improve his golf swing, Charles Barkley demonstrated improved performance at the American Century Championship pro-am tournament.
In October 2022, Charles Barkley signed a 10-year contract extension with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, the owner of TNT, to continue working as an analyst on Inside the NBA.
In 2022, a video surfaced of Charles Barkley speaking at an event where he made comments vehemently in favor of the LGBT community: "I want to say this. If you're gay and transgender, I love you. And if anybody gives you sh-t, you tell them Charles said 'f--k you.'"
As of 2023, Charles Barkley has the 12th highest PER in NBA history.
Charles Barkley stated that he initially wanted to retire in 2023, when he turned 60 years old, but he later signed a contract extension with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports to remain as an analyst on Inside the NBA.
In 2023, Charles Barkley spoke out against the Bud Light boycott in the United States, mainly by conservatives who oppose the brand's endorsements by transgender actress Dylan Mulvaney; he said that he would buy Bud Light for the crowd at a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, and condemned the boycotters as "rednecks".
In the fall of 2023, Charles Barkley began co-hosting a news discussion program called King Charles alongside Gayle King on CNN. King Charles ended in April the following year.
In June 2024, Charles Barkley announced his intention to retire from television following the conclusion of the 2024–25 NBA season but later reversed this decision in August, opting to stay with TNT Sports on his ten-year, $210 million contract.
In June 2024, Charles Barkley was a guest studio analyst for Game 2 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals, which was broadcast by ABC and produced by ESPN.
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