Charles Barkley is not here for Black people glorifying Donald Trump’s mugshot. The legendary NBA pro sat down with Gayle King this week, where he shared his thoughts regarding Black people now supporting Trump after he was arrested and his mugshot hit the internet. “First of all, I’m just gonna …
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Draymond Green and Charles Barkley Will Pair Up to Commentate NBA All-Star Game Alternate Cast
The NBA All-Star game is scheduled for this Sunday, and Turner Sports is all set to bring in some innovative and creative broadcasting techniques to grow its audience base. In an effort to do so, the network will be using a technique similar to that of their competitor ESPN. While …
Read More »Shannon Sharpe Was Inspired by Charles Barkley and Michael Strahan to Pursue Media Career
Having a background in sports doesn’t guarantee success in the multimedia world. It can be a highly competitive and challenging field, and many former athletes may struggle to maintain a long-term career due to a lack of the necessary mindset and approach. Some may make the mistake of applying the …
Read More »Charles Barkley Donates Millions To Auburn State University
Charles Barkley stepped up to do his part against the detrimental effects of the United States Supreme Court’s decision that outlawed affirmative action in college admissions. The former NBA star handed over a hefty check to provide scholarships for Black students, TMZ reported. Barkley said he’ll leave $5 million to …
Read More »Gayle King And Charles Barkley Announce New Primetime Show ‘King Charles’ Coming To CNN [Video]
CNN announced a new primetime show with Gayle King and Charles Barkley will debut this fall. “King Charles” is slated to begin airing at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesdays later this year and run through 2024. The two discussed the upcoming hour-long show Saturday on TNT’s “NBA Tip-off.” While the two admitted they were not looking to …
Read More »Charles Barkley Agrees to 10-Year Contract with TNT Worth Over $100 Million
Former NBA player Charles Barkley has agreed to a 10-year agreement with TNT worth “in excess of $100 million and could approach $200 million.” The Hall of Famer is now signed to a $10 million per season deal that will end after the 2024–25 season. Barkley co-stars on TNT’s Inside …
Read More »Former NBA Star Charles Barkley Donates $1M to Spelman College
Charles Barkley announced that he is donating $1 million to Spelman College. And it’s not the first time the NBA analyst has made a huge contribution to a historically black college/university, it’s actually his sixth time being generous. Barkley, 59, has personal ties to the women’s college located in Atlanta. …
Read More »Charles Barkley Faces Backlash After Suggesting That Women In Georgia Look Like Bulldogs
Charles Barkley is facing backlash after saying the Georgia Bulldogs “named their mascot after the women down there.” Some people have some words for Barkley after he seemingly compared the women in Georgia to canines. On Thursday night, during live coverage of the Dallas-Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers game, Barkley and his …
Read More »Charles Barkley Believes NBA Players Deserve “Preferential Treatment” For COVID-19 Vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is here. While it is not arguable that frontline workers, those over 65, and those with at-risk health-conditions should receive preferential treatment to the vaccine, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley believes professional athletes should also be added to the list. His reasoning is the amount of …
Read More »Shaquille O’Neal Says He And Charles Barkley’s Moms Had To Help Mend Their Relationship After The Two Former Basketball Players Got Into A Squabble During An 1999 NBA Game
Shaquille O’Neal says he and Charles Barkley’s mothers had to get involved when the two basketball players who got into an on-court altercation during an NBA game in 1999. Sometimes, mothers truly always know best. During an interview with Jimmy Fallon this week, O’Neal recalled a time when his mother …
Read More »Dwyane Wade Addresses Nick Cannon Support; Charles Barkley And Draymond Green Clear Up Long-Standing Beef: “He Does Annoy Me At Times On The Court”
Charles Barkley and Draymond Green address their seemingly long-standing beef, and Dwyane Wade discusses his support of Nick Cannon. The Arena is TNT’s new nightly show that was launched on Monday, just ahead of the NBA season, and its first episode already covered several topics. The show is hosted by …
Read More »Charles Barkley Says It Would Be A “Catastrophic Mistake” To Cancel The NBA Season
Since the coronavirus outbreak spread to the US in mid-March, the NBA season has been on an indefinite hiatus due to several players testing positive for the virus. Now, with the uncertainty surrounding the novel coronavirus and the lack of a vaccine, the league has been left with the decision …
Read More »Charles Barkley Doesn’t See Feud With Former Friend Michael Jordan Ever Ending: “I Don’t Think That I Said Anything That Bad”
In a recent interview with the Waddle and Silvy show on ESPN, #CharlesBarkley spoke on his “rift” with old friend Michael Jordan. After having a brotherhood for many years, Barkley and Jordan went their separate ways following remarks that Barkley made about Jordan. Although he admits he’s still “really, really …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: Charles Barkley Talks Draymond Green Being a Sports Analyst: “The Perfect Face For Radio, He Doesn’t Have a TV Face”
Charles Barkley and Draymond Green have been at odds for quite some time now, stemming from Barkley’s criticisms and overall displeasure with Green’s gameplay and arrogance. However, things took a turn last week after Barkley criticized the power forward’s season averages. In response, Green called out the Hall of Famer, …
Read More »Charles Barkley Talks About Legacy Of Kobe Bryant And How It Is Partly Defined By One Surprising Incident
Written By: @dawnnnyy_ According to Charles Barkley, “Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest basketball players ever, and he had a flaw that we all know about.” That flaw being the sexual assault charge he received back in 2003. Since the death of the NBA star, the debate over his …
Read More »Charles Barkley Discusses Advocacy For LGBTQ Community “Anytime You’re Black, You’ve Got To Stand Up For Other People”
NBA icon Charles Barkley visited “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on this week and got pretty candid about his advocacy for LGBTQ rights. DeGeneres started off by thanking Barkley for his protest against North Carolina’s House Bill 2, also known as the “bathroom bill,” which prohibited transgender people from using restrooms …
Read More »Charles Barkley Apologizes To Reporter After Joking That He’d Hit Her If She Were A Man
Charles Barkley is apologizing after he told a female reporter that he would hit her if she were a male. This Wednesday, Turner Sports released a statement, which included an apology from the former NBA star who called his comment “inappropriate and unacceptable.” Axios reporter Alexi McCammond tweeted Barkley’s comment …
Read More »76ers To Honor Charles Barkley With A Statute On “Legends Walk”
The Philadelphia 76ers will host a sculpture unveiling ceremony honoring Charles Barkley on Sept. 13th. The ceremony will take place at the 76ers’ training complex in New Jersey. The sculpture of Charles Barkley will join those of Billy Cunningham, Wilt Chamberlain, Maurice Cheeks, Julius Erving, Hal Greer, Moses Malone, and …
Read More »Charles Barkley Apologizes For Draymond Green Comments After Green and His Mother Call Him Out: “What I Said Was Inappropriate. I Would Never Punch an NBA Player”
On Tuesday, during the Golden State Warriors’ Game 2 telecast on TNT, Charles Barkley made a few comments about the Warriors’ Draymond Green as the broadcast crew watched highlights of the boisterous forward’s confrontation with Pelicans’ Rajon Rondo. “I just want somebody to punch him in the face,” Barkley said …
Read More »Charles Barkley Pledges $1 Million to Black Women in Alabama For Startups, But “That Does Not Mean Hair Salons and Restaurants”
Charles Barkley is back at it again with the controversial hot takes. After Black women showed up to vote in the Alabama special election, Barkley felt inclined to do something nice for them. But, not without a dig at the entire demographic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On Thursday, the Hall of Famer …
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