Charles Barkley

Outspoken and outrageous, Charles Barkley was one of the National Basketball Associations most colorful characters during his 16-year career. A 6 6 forward, Barkley entered the NBA in 1984, signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. From 1992 to 1996 he played with the Phoenix Suns, and then was a member of the Houston Rockets until his mid-season retirement in December of 1999. Nicknamed Sir Charles, he was throughout his career a frequent interview subject whose antics on and off the court keep him in the news. He was also an outstanding player: he was named an NBA All-Star 11 times, won 2 Olympic Gold Medals (1992 and 1996), and collected more than 20,000 points and 10,000 rebounds in his career. In 2000 he signed a deal with Turner Sports and became a regular studio analyst on the TNT cable program Inside the NBA.

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As a college player at Auburn, Charles Barkley earned the nickname “The Round Mound of Rebound.”

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