Charles Barkley

NBA Legend

NBA Hall of Famer / Basketball Analyst / Olympic Gold Medalist

Born: February 20, 1963 | Height: 6'6" | Position: Power Forward

Player Broadcaster

Pro Tip: Known as "The Round Mound of Rebound," Barkley was one of the most dominant power forwards despite being undersized for his position.

Playing Career

1Philadelphia 76ers (1984-1992)

Barkley was drafted 5th overall by the 76ers in 1984.

Won NBA MVP in 1993 with Phoenix Suns

2Phoenix Suns (1992-1996)

Led the Suns to the 1993 NBA Finals.

11-time NBA All-Star selection

3Houston Rockets (1996-2000)

Finished career with the Rockets alongside Hakeem Olajuwon.

Career averages: 22.1 ppg, 11.7 rpg

Notable Achievement: One of only four players in NBA history with 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists.

1TNT Analyst

Member of Inside the NBA since 2000.

Won 4 Sports Emmy Awards for studio analysis

2Commentary Style

Known for his unfiltered opinions and humor.

Famous catchphrase: "That's turrible!"

1Olympic Gold Medals

Member of the original Dream Team in 1992.

Won second gold in 1996 Olympics

2NBA Honors

Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.

Named to NBA's 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams

3Rebounding King

Led the NBA in rebounding in 1986-87 season.

One of the greatest rebounders despite his height

Legacy: Barkley revolutionized the power forward position with his combination of strength, agility and ball-handling skills.