![]() ![]() TV Careerīarkley has appeared as a studio analyst for TNT's network NBA coverage since 2000. The Dream Team craze seemed to spark a worldwide and nationwide re-interest in the sport. Sports Illustrated noted of the group that they were "arguably the most dominant squad ever assembled in any sport". "The Dream Team" made history with its incredible roster, and they were inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. In 1994, Barkley led the team to Gold yet again in Atlanta. Known by now for his trash-talking and ribbing of opponents, fans were not surprised when he intentionally elbowed a fellow player during a game. men's Olympic record for highest three-point field goal percentage (87.5%). Barkley ended up being the highest-scoring member of the team, and set a U.S. He formed part of the infamous "Dream Team" in the 1992 Olympics, consisting of fellow greats like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Scottie Pippen, and won a gold medal as part of the men's team. He made it to the final cuts of trials, but ultimately was not accepted. men's basketball team for the Summer Olympics of 1984. In 1994, Charles was invited to try out for the U.S. (LISA O'CONNOR/AFP via Getty Images) Olympics On April 19, 2000, he walked off the court to a standing ovation, immediately retired and ended his 16-year Hall of Fame career. Still plagued with injuries and pain, the 1999-2000 season proved to be his final year in the NBA. The Rockets ended the season with a 57-25 record and advanced to finals, to be defeated by the Utah Jazz. He did, however, become the team's second-leading scorer. He continued to battle severe back pain and had to miss fourteen games out of 67. ![]() He was suspended for the season opener for a fight with Charles Oakley during a preseason game. In 1996, Charles was traded to the Houston Rockets, and it got off to a rough start. During his tenure, Barkley had led the team in rebounds, steals, and scoring, and accomplished a All-NBA and All-Stars honors, along with a career-high. Severe back pain cut his time with the Suns short, and he announced that the 95-96 season would be his last in Phoenix. He was awarded Most Valuable Player almost immediately after being traded, just the third player ever to have achieved the title so soon after being traded, and qualified for his seventh All-Star Game. He averaged 25.6 points and a career high 5.1 assists per game, which led the Suns to an NBA best record. In July 1992, Charles was traded to the Phoenix Suns. Barkley's eight seasons in Philadelphia made him a household name and at this point he even had his own signature shoe line with Nike. He played in six all-star games during his time with the Sixers and was named MVP for two of them. By the 1986-87 season, he was the team leader, and the following season he became the Sixers' franchise player. NBA Careerīarkley left Auburn in his junior year and was drafted as the fifth pick in the first round of the 1984 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he received many accolades through his time at Auburn including Southeastern Conference (SEC) Player of the Year. He did not have the typical body type of a basketball player–he was shorter than the average player and he struggled to lose extra weight. Barkley quickly became well known for his crowd-pleasing dunks and blocked shots. He played college basket for Auburn for three seasons. He was recruited to the university and majored in business management from 1981 to 1984. ![]() He attended Leeds High School and failed to make the varsity basketball team as a junior, but improved his senior year well enough to garner attention from Auburn University's head coach who was at one of his better games. His mother later remarried and had two more sons, and his stepfather tragically died in an accident when Charles was just 11 years old. When he was a baby, his father abandoned the family. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images) Early LifeĬharles Barkley was born on Februin Leeds, Alabama. ![]()
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