Charles Barkley Announces Retirement From Broadcasting After Upcoming NBA Season
NBA legend, Charles Barkley, announced last week that the upcoming NBA season will be his last year on television. We discuss it here!
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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Candace Parker, WNBA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Retires
After a storied basketball journey, Candace Parker announced her retirement through social media on Sunday. We discuss it here!
Candace Parker takes a photo for the Chicago Sky.
Photo cred: Nolis Anderson
By: Joshua Martin
Women’s basketball legend Candace Parker officially hangs up her sneaks after a storied college, pro and olympic career. The 3 time WNBA champion shared the news with her followers, Sunday (April 28th), with a lengthy social media post. The 38 year old expressed her love for the game and the factors that lead to her retirement.
“I promised I’d never cheat the game & that I’d leave it in a better place than I came into it. The competitor in me always wants 1 more, but it’s time.”
Candace Parker poses for the Chicago Sky.
Photo cred: Nolis Anderson
“My HEART & body knew, but I needed to give my mind time to accept it. I always wanted to walk off the court with no parade or tour, just privately with the ones I love. What now was to be my last game, I walked off the court with my daughter. I ended the journey just as I started it, with her.”
The two time League MVP also mentioned that a string of foot injuries also contributed to her calling it quits earlier than expected.
“This offseason hasn’t been fun on a foot that isn’t cooperating. It’s no fun playing in pain (10 surgeries in my career) it’s no fun knowing what you could do, if only…it’s no fun hearing ‘she isn’t the same’ when I know why, it’s no fun accepting the fact you need surgery AGAIN.”
The former No. 1 overall player coming out of highschool enrolled at the University of Tennessee under the legendary women’s basketball coach Pat Summit. While there Parker won two National Championships simultaneously being recognized as the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player both times. She would later be drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2008 WNBA draft.
In 2016, Parker led the Sparks to an WNBA title and was named the WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player. In 2021, Parker signed with her hometown team, the Chicago Sky, and led the franchise to its first championship and the second of her career.
Parker signed with the Las Vegas Aces in 2023, winning her third title in the process. An TNT analyst, the newly retired Parker will continue her role with the company.
