Charles Barkley Announces Retirement From Broadcasting After Upcoming NBA Season
Charles Barkley on the ‘Inside The NBA’ on TNT
By: Joshua Martin
“The Round Mound of Rebound” is officially calling it quits. NBA legend, Charles Barkley, announced last week that the upcoming NBA season will be his last year on television. According to reports, Barkley’s move coincides with the expiration of Warner Bros. Discovery’s media rights deal with the NBA.
“I ain’t going nowhere other than TNT. But I have made the decision that no matter what happens, next year is going to be my last year on television. And I just want to say thank you to my NBA family. You guys have been great to me. My heart is full with joy and gratitude.” - Charles Barkley, NBATV
Charles Barkley, one of the Greatest TV Personalities we have ever seen, is retiring after next year,
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“I have talked to all the other networks, but I ain’t going no where other than TNT. I have made the decision myself….next year is going to be my last year on television.”
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“I hope the NBA stays with TNT, but for me personally, I wanted you guys to hear it from me. I wanted to tell my NBATV and TNT family that I’m not going to another network, but I’m going to pass the baton to either Jamal Crawford or Vince Carter or you Steve (Smith). But next year, I’m going to just retire after 25 years, and I just wanted to say thank you. And I wanted y’all to hear it from me first.” - Charles Barkley, NBATV
The Alabama native and former NBA MVP joined “Inside the NBA” in 2000 and since has been awarded four Emmys and also earned an induction into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. His authentic perspective on the game of basketball has garnered national attention on numerous occasions, making him one of the highest-paid announcers in professional sports.
“Charles is a Hall of Famer and a broadcasting icon who is and will always be a beloved member of the TNT Sports family. We’re looking forward to another fantastic NBA on TNT season and further discussion of our future plans with him.” - TNT Sports via statement
Chuck’s presence can never be replaced! He will certainly be missed!
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