Charles Barkley Biography
Charles Barkley born Charles Wade Barkley is a renowned American professional basketball player and television personality who plays in the power forward position. He is a notable NBA icon as he became the fourth player to amass 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists during his 16-year NBA career.
Barkley was an amateur high school basketball player until a 6-inch growth helped him become one of the best players in Alabama during his senior years. Subsequently, he earned a scholarship to Auburn University where he was picked by the Philadelphia 76ers with the fifth overall pick of the NBA draft in 1984.
However, his height was very undersized for a forward, but his great leaping ability and his skill at establishing position around the basket using his considerate strength quickly made him one of the best rebounders in the game. In 1987, he made the first 11 consecutive All-Star Game appearances. However, the 76ers were not yet performing well as a team. His inability to get his team a championship received a lot of criticism, questioning whether he should be considered a truly elite player.
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In 1992, the team traded him to Phoenix, playing the 192-93 season in Phoenix Suns. He won the league’s Most Valuable Player award in his first season with the team. Charles played with the team until 1996 when he was traded to Houston. This was in exchange for several players including Robert Horry, Chucky Brown, Sam Cassel as well as Mark Bryant. While with his new team, his teammates included Clyde Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon, who were among the top 50 Greatest Players in NBA.
Charles was a member of the United States men’s basketball teams that won Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996. He was also named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history in 1996, and he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
However, his postretirement popularity surpassed that of his playing career. Charles continued to appear in commercials for a wide variety of products after he last stepped off a court.
Moreover, he is a well-known commentator on an award-winning NBA studio show on The Turner Network Television cable channel and as a frequent talk show on the Turner Network Television cable channel as well as a talk show guest.
Charles Barkley Age
Barkley is 60 years old as of 2023. He was born on February 20, 1963, in Leeds, Alabama, the United States of America. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on February 20th every year.
Charles Barkley Wife
Barkley is married to his wife Maureen Blumhardt since 1989. Maureen was born on January 15, 1960, in Scottsdale, Arizona, the United States of America. the duo is blessed with a grown-up daughter Christiana Barkley born in 1989.
Charles Barkley Children
Barkley is the father of her daughter Christiana Barkley. Christiana is currently pursuing her career in journalism after graduating with a journalism degree from Columbia University in 2016.
Charles Barkley Parents
Barkley was born by his parents Frank Barkley and Charcey Glenn. He was a young brother named Darryl Barkley. However, his parents divorced when he was still young.
Charles Barkley Height
Barkley stands at an approximate height of 1.98 m tall and weighs approximately 114 Kg.
Charles Barkley Net Worth
Barkley has an estimated net worth of $50 million. His income is mainly from his successful career as an NBA player and commentator. In addition, Charles is an 11-time NBA All-Star and two-time Olympics gold-medallist with the Dream Team. During his NBA career, he earned over $40 million in wages.