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Charles Barkley is a famous former NBA player, sports analyst, business investor, and motivational speaker who inspires athletes and business professionals with his speeches on tenacity and being committed to your goals.
Barkley was born on February 20, 1963 in Leeds, Alabama to Charles Barkley and Mary Barkley Barkley. He was reared by his mother, Johnnie Mae, and father, Frank, in the housing projects. Neither his father nor mother had a traditional job, but both were deacons in their community’s church. Barkley’s big face and fat body were often mocked as a kid. Since his freshman year of high school, he’s been one of Leeds High School’s most sought-after players.
Barkley attended Auburn University after high school. During his first season in the SEC, he was a dominating force, averaging 14.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. As a junior, he was selected SEC Player of the Year and guided Auburn to its first NCAA tournament appearance. After his junior year, Barkley declared for the NBA draft and was taken by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 5th overall choice in 1984.
Barkley immediately rose to prominence in the NBA as a result of his outspoken demeanor and remarkable athleticism. In his first season, he was selected to the All-Star team and then won the NBA MVP title in 1993. During the 1992-93 season, Barkley was moved to the Phoenix Suns, where he helped lead the club to the NBA Finals. For the Houston Rockets, he was moved to the team in 1996, and he retired from the NBA in 2000.
With respect to social and political matters, Barkley has never held back. He has been an outspoken opponent of the NBA’s clothing code, and has also spoken out against racism and police violence in the United States. As a philanthropist, Barkley has donated millions of dollars to several organizations throughout the years. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inducted him in 2010.
Barkley was born in Leeds, Alabama on February 20, 1963, to Charles Barkley and Mary Barkley Barkley. He was raised in a housing project by his mother, Johnnie Mae, and father, Frank. His mother and father were both deacons in their local church, despite the fact that neither had a regular job. Even as a youngster, Barkley’s large face and bulky frame were often derided. He’s been one of the most sought-after athletes at Leeds High School since his freshman year.
Barkley went to Auburn University following high school, where he was a member of the football team. With 14.1 points and 9.6 boards per game on the season, he established himself as a dominant force in the SEC in his first year there. He was named SEC Player of the Year as a junior and led Auburn to their first NCAA tournament berth. Barkley declared for the NBA draft after his junior year and the Philadelphia 76ers selected him with the 5th overall pick in 1984.
Barkley’s outspoken nature and incredible agility propelled him to stardom in the NBA. He was a first-team All-Star in his first season and went on to win the NBA MVP award the following year. While with the Phoenix Suns in 1992-93, Barkley guided the team reach the NBA Finals. In 1996, he was traded to the Houston Rockets, where he remained until 2000.
Barkley has never held back on social or political issues. When it comes to racial injustice and police brutality, he is an outspoken critic of the NBA’s dress code. Barkley has given millions of dollars to several charities throughout the years as a philanthropist. he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in the year 2010.
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