When Patrick had his epiphany and subsequently declined a contract extension with ESPN, he operated his program out of the attic of his house for three years. Over the last 16 years, he has augmented the reach of his brand through deals with distribution partners and radio affiliates and is one of the preeminent voices in the industry today. The former ESPN SportsCenter anchor decided to leave the company after 14 years to operate his show independently. “I’m going to work out these last two years on my deal and thank the NBA for everything they’ve given me TNT and Nike and everybody, and just enjoy the back nine of life.”ĭan Patrick recently inked a new four-year contract with iHeartMedia’s Premiere Networks and NBC Sports, a deal that is expected to be the final one of his storied broadcast career. “I just want to enjoy the backside of my life being a grandpa, traveling the world,” said Barkley. In short, Barkley is “starting to feel like a human being,” and hopes to live life to the fullest, especially once his television contract expires. Additionally, his wardrobe has consisted of brighter colors as of late, a change from the “all-black closet” he had when his weight would fluctuate. We couldn’t go to it because we were on the air, I expect a bunch of guys will be having parties tonight.”īarkley has been on a weight-loss program, dropping 50 pounds by eating one meal a day between 5 and 8 p.m., and has started playing golf every day for the first time in 25 years.
“I know LeBron’s guys had a party last night. “All the great players have a party, and trying to get in the different parties is the funnest part,” said Barkley. The Inside crew had a jam session at the 😂 /NeIEkL0E圆- NBA on TNT February 18, 2022 🎵 "Let me hear you say Barkley sucks" 🎵 It will feature Barkley and the rest of the Inside the NBA crew talking about the game, interacting with fans and players and, of course, the Sports Emmy award-winning crew bantering throughout the night. EST, Turner Sports will present an alternate viewing experience broadcast on TBS called Inside the All-Star Game. I want to enjoy – whenever the big fella comes get me I’m not worried about death, I don’t think about death, but I’m smart enough to know if I’m 60 years old, I’m closer to death than I am to the front line.”īarkley is currently in Cleveland for the NBA All-Star Weekend festitivies and looking forward to seeing old friends and NBA legends, along with current NBA players named to the 75th anniversary team such as Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and LeBron James.ĭuring the game, which is set to begin Sunday at 8 p.m. “I’m smart enough to know that I’m on the ‘back nine’ of life. “Once you’re a grandparent, you are officially old, so I’m excited about that going to be the greatest day of my life,” said Barkley. As he explained Friday on 850 ESPN Cleveland’s morning drive program The Really Big Show, Barkley is ready for the transition and eager to see what lies ahead in his life. With the recent addition of Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green to the pool of NBA on TNT analysts, along with the existence presences of Candace Parker and Dwyane Wade, Barkley’s replacement could very well come from in-house. At this stage in his life, though, Barkley wants to focus on being there for his family, which will soon welcome a new grandchild, along with enjoying his lifestyle, which includes playing golf and traveling the world. 21 years later, Barkley, 59, intends to finish out the remaining two years on his contract with Turner Sports and subsequently retire from working in television.īarkley has provided basketball fans an innumerable amount of memorable moments, whether it be on the court or in the studio alongside host Ernie Johnson and co-analysts Kenny “The Jet” Smith and Shaquille O’Neal.
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It is safe to say Charles Barkley has the numbers to back his being named a member of the National Basketball Association’s 75th Anniversary Team.įollowing his 16-year professional career, during which he suited up for the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets, Barkley joined the NBA on TNT upon his retirement in 2000 as an analyst on its award-winning studio show Inside the NBA.
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