When it comes to basketball, everyone must have heard the name of Charles Barkley who is one of the greatest basketball players in the history of NBA. "Just because you say something doesn't make it controversial, and it doesn't make you a bad person.
We're not all supposed to think alike, " said by the former NBA player, Charles Barkley. Retired NBA player, Charles Barkley was a part of the first-ever U.S. Olympic "Dream Team" and also named as one of the league's 50 greatest players in 1996.
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Charles Barkley: Net Worth
Charles was able, to sum up, his worth by playing like a basketball player and analyst for the game show "Inside the NBA." He spent his 16 years as a basketball player in the game and earned a hefty amount of money.
He earns annually over 10 million from different sources. He earned a salary of $9 million in the year 1999. His net worth is attributed to the brand endorsement deals during his basketball career. He endorsed the big companies like T-Mobile and Mcdonald which paid him a handsome salary for his work.
House, Cars, and Lifestyles
Charles Barkley has owed a mansion in Scottsdale, Arizona that cost him $2.2 million in 1998 and the actual property records aren't up to date. Sugar Land House Before he moved to Scottsdale, he resided in the state of Alabama.
At the end of 2018, the former NBA listed his Sugar Land house at $700,000. The house built in 1994. The 4,000 square foot house has 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath has two master suites on the first floor. Outside, its sparkling swimming pool is adjacent to a fully equipped, covered summer kitchen.
He has owned luxury cars such as Lincoln Navigator and Bentley. As mentioned earlier, he had a bit of a gambling issue where he once blew $2.5 million in six hours at a casino playing blackjack. Charles' car
NBA Career
Charles Barkley is a retired NBA player and currently, he serves for TNT as an analyst in the show named "Inside the NBA." He started his career with Collegiate Basketball for three seasons while studying at Auburn.
Despite being heavyweight, he continued his basketball career and cheering fans with several blocked shots and dunk, making his way to become a great player in NBA. Charles Barkley stands 6 ft 6 in tall. He made himself eligible for the 1984 NBA draft and eventually, Philadelphia 76ers select him as their fifth pick in the first round.
The team stocked with a veteran including Julis Erving and Moses Malone. Charle Barkley At the beginning of his professional career, Charles played 82 games, started 60 of those and scored average 14 points and 8.6 rebounds per game and was titled of the NBA All-Rookie Team.
Barkley played eight seasons for Philadelphia and was named the NBA All-Star Game MVP in 1991. The following year, he joined the U.S. "Dream Team" at the Olympics. After he won the gold medal, he was sent to the Phoenix Suns where he received the MVP Award.
Barkley defeated by Micheal Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in six games in the championship round. For his performance, Barkley achieved the Most Valuable Player accolade in 1993. In October 1993, he cannot play because his legs went numb.
After the test, the doctor revealed a back injury. Then a few days later, he announced that he would retire after the 1993-94 season. However, he decided to play after all and was traded to the Houston Rockets in 1996. Later Charles Barkley was named one of the NBA's 50 greatest in a ceremony marking the league's 50th anniversary.
Also, Barkley is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Career as an Analyst After NBA
After retiring from the NBA, Charles signed as a studio analyst on the talk show on TNT where he covered NBA games and post games and halftime shows.
Later he also worked for Turner Sports as a studio analyst and CBS joint coverage of NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. Moreover, he hosted Saturday Night Live and was named the first-ever celebrity guest for College GameDay in 2004.
He received Sports Emmy Awards for his outstanding performance in 2012. Besides NBA and TV presenter, he is an author and published his book titled "I May Be Wrong but I Doubt It" in 2002. In his books, he wrote is own experiences, personality, and opinion.
It explores a wide range of interests and discusses a variety of controversial topics. In 2005, he released his another book "Who's Afraid of a Large Black Man?" If you want to read his books then you can get them on Amazon.
Additionally, Charles is an actor and briefly appeared in the TV series like Suits, Space Jam and Modern Family. He also voices an animated version of himself in "We Bare Bears."
Charles Barkley: Wife, Daughter, and Family
The former basketball player Charles Barley married his wife, Maureen Blumhardt in 1989.
The same year, his wife gave birth to their daughter, Christiana Barkley and, she is 33 years old. Charles Barkley and Maureen Blumhardt Not much is known about his wife and their relationship before marriage. According to sources, the duo met in the City Avenue Restaurant and fell in love at first sight.
After that, they exchanged their contacts and began dating. Now the couple is living happily together and no rumors of their separations.
Short Bio
Charles Barkley was born as Charles Wade Barkley on 20 February 1963 in Leeds, Alabama, to Charcey Glenn and Frank Barkley.
Charles has two brothers: John Glenn Barkley and Darryl Barkley. Charles Barkley is 40 years old. As a child, Barkley developed HIS interest in basketball and soon he began to demonstrate his potential. He studied at Leeds High School.
As a junior, he tried in the varsity team but failed to make, later he was named as a reserve due to his height at % ft 10 in and weighed 220 pounds. During his senior year, he grew six inches and became a starter in the varsity team.
Then he averages 19.1 points and 17.9 rebounds per game and led his team with a 26-3 record to the state of semifinals. The game was held into Auburn University in 1981 and later was named to Auburn's All-Century team.
QUICK FACTS
Full Name: Charles Wade Barkley Birth Date: February 20, 1963 Education: Leeds High School, Auburn University Occupation: Former NBA Basketball Player, TV Personality Nick Name: Round Mound of Rebound Zodiac Sign: Pisces Height: 6 ft 6 in We feel sorry that if you are searching for him online then he is not active on any social media.
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