Charles Wade Barkley, professionally known as Charles Barkley is an American retired professional basketball player. He currently works as an analyst on TNT show, Inside the NBA. As a basketball player, he has achieved several prestigious honors including 11-time NBA All-Star. He is considered one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. The Philadelphia 76ers drafted him in the 1984 NBA Draft. He later went on to play 16 seasons on NBA. He played his professional NBA career with 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets. He was named NBA Most Valuable Player in 1993.
He won 2 gold medals with the US basketball team. He was one of the players in the US "Dream Team".Following his retirement, he became an NBA analyst working for the TNT network. He is also an author and has written several books.
What is Charles Barkley Famous For?
- 11-time NBA All-Star.
- Won 2 Gold Medals with US national basketball team.
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Where was Charles Barkley Born?
Charles Barkley was born on 20 February 1963. His birth name is Charles Wade Barkley. His birth place is in Leeds, Alabama in the United States. He holds an American nationality. His parents divorced when he was a baby. He is 14% Native American, 11% European, and 75% African descent. His mother later remarried.
He attended Leeds High School, where he started playing basketball. Following his high school graduation, he attended Auburn University. He averaged 14.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.7 blocks per game in his three-year college career. He led the Tigers to their first NCAA Tournament in school history and has received several honors during his collegiate career. He forgo his senior year to enter the 1984 NBA draft.
Charles Barkley Playing Career
- The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Barkley 5th overall in the 1984 NBA Draft.
- He played 8 NBA seasons for the 76ers leading in rebounding and field-goal percentage for seven consecutive seasons and in scoring for straight six years.
- He was traded to the Phoenix Suns in July 1992.
- He was named NBA's Most Valuable Player in his first season with the Suns.
- He played 4 seasons with Suns earning major honors. He led Suns to their first NBA Finals since 1976.
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- The Suns traded Barkley to the Houston Rockets.
- He went on to play 4 injury-plagued seasons with the Rockets.
- He retired from basketball on 19 April 2000 after playing his final NBA game against the Vancouver Grizzlies.
- In his 16-season NBA career, he averaged 22.1 points, 11.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
- He retired as one of only four players in NBA history to record at least 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists in their career.
United States Basketball Career
- Barkley won two gold medals with US men's basketball team. He helped the US to win gold medals at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games.
- The US men's basketball team that won two gold medals were dubbed as "Dream Team".
- He has the 11th highest PER in NBA history.
Post Retirement
- Following his retirement, he joined the TNT network as a studio analyst. He appears on the network's NBA coverage during pre-game and halftime shows, as well as special events.
- He also occasionally works as an onsite game analyst.
- He is part of a post-game show, Inside the NBA.
- He has won 3 Sports Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Studio Analyst" for his work on TNT.
- He was the first-ever celebrity guest picker for College GameDay in 2004.
- He has served as a studio analyst for the joint coverage of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Turner Sports and CBS since 2011.
- He became a spokesman for WeightWatchers in 2011.
- He also served as a guest commentator for NBC's coverage of the NFL Wild Card playoffs in January 2012.
- He hosted the SNL in January 2012.
- He hosted the TNT show, American Race in 2017.
Who is Charles Barkley Married to?
Charles Barkley is a married man. He is married to Maureen Blumhardt. The couple tied a knot to each other in 1989. The couple has a daughter named Christiana, born in 1989.
How Tall is Charles Barkley?
Charles Barkley stands at a height of 1.98 m i.e. 6 feet and 6 inches tall. He has a body weight of 250 lbs i.e. 113 kg. He has an average body build.
How Much is Charles Barkley Worth?
Charles Barkley is one of the legendary basketball players in NBA history. During his 16-season professional career, he achieved several honors. Following his retirement in 2000, he became one of the prominent television personalities. He retired from basketball but remained close to it in many ways. He earned from his professional basketball career and later from his television career. At present, his net worth is estimated at $40 million.
