Charles Barkley Reveals He Was Once Traded To Lakers

Charles Barkley Reveals He Was Once Traded To Lakers, But Deal Unexpectedly Fell Apart
Charles Barkley has been criticized recently for being very harsh on the Los Angeles Lakers. But if things had gone differently, he'd be remembered today as a franchise legend. In a recent Steam Room episode with Ernie Johnson,
Charles Barkley reveals his big concern about college basketball
Charles Barkley has some worries for the future of college basketball. Barkley was a guest on ESPN's broadcast of Wednesday's Auburn-Ole Miss game, and
Charles Barkley Says He Was Once Traded to Lakers—Before the Deal Fell Through
Speaking to co-host Ernie Johnson on a recent episode of The Steam Room podcast, Barkley was asked by a listener to name a trade that nearly happened from back in his playing days. The transaction he brainstormed involved the Philadelphia 76ers trying to send him to Los Angeles.
Charles Barkley says he came close to joining the Lakers once
You do have an obligation to the game,” Barkley said on the latest episode of The Steam Room podcast with co-host Ernie Johnson. “People always talk about leave the place than you came in. I don’t know if you all understand that.
Charles Barkley reveals untold story about being traded to the Lakers while still with Philadelphia
Charles Barkley began his professional NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers before moving on to the Phoenix Suns, where he shined for years. However, he recently revealed that he came close to playing for the Los Angeles Lakers before that.
"I'm outta hell, I'm outta purgatory" - Charles Barkley recalls celebrating his short-lived trade to the Lakers
And I'm like, 'Damn, thank you. It's about time. I can't wait," he stared the story. Barkley had high hopes when the 76ers drafted him fourth overall in the iconic 1984 NBA Draft. However, after Philly traded the No.
Charles Barkley Still Doesn't Consider Lakers As 'Contender' After Luka Doncic Trade
Los Angeles is 3–2 in games Doncic has played in since the trade, including back-to-back wins over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday and against his former employer, the Dallas Mav
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Charles Barkley in attendance for Auburn basketball game vs Oklahoma
Charles Barkley, former Auburn basketball star and current TNT analyst, attended Auburn's game against Oklahoma at Neville Arena. Barkley, who played for Auburn from 1981 to 1984, expressed his ...
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After Repeated Trolling, Kenny Smith Shares Latest Rib on Charles Barkley’s Glasses
One thing is for certain during Inside the NBA, the jokes fly just as freely as the amazing basketball analysis they provide.
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Charles Barkley explains why saying 'War Eagle' is better than 'Roll Tide'
It wouldn't be an Alabama-Auburn basketball game if Charles Barkley went unheard from. The outspoken former Tigers great and 11-time NBA All-Star, albeit remotely, joined the ESPN College GameDay ...
Media Personality Suggests Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley Nearly Same Weight
Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley have both been retired from the NBA for two decades. While they were both Hall of Famers ...
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'I’ve never been inside': Why Charles Barkley can't get his hands on the Buc-ee's brisket in Leeds
As the Auburn legend put it himself while talking BBQ during an appearance on ESPN at the Tigers' matchup with Ole Miss, "I ...
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Charles Barkley Wife
Maureen Blumhardt is the wife of Charles Barkley. They got married in 1989 and have a child named Christiana Barkley. The former American professional basketball player Charles Wade Barkley ...
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Shaquille O'Neal vs Charles Barkley: Who has the bigger net worth in 2025?
Shaquille O'Neal boasts a net worth of $500 million, significantly higher than Charles Barkley's $80 million. Both NBA legends now serve as analysts on Inside The NBA, earning equal salaries of $ ...
Charles Barkley wants to pump the brakes on the Victor Wembanyama ‘face of the league’ title
Charles Barkley believes Victor Wembanyama cannot be handed the “face of the NBA” title and that he must “take it.” ...
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NBA’s Charles Barkley visits S.F. Glide, leaves with challahs and rabbi’s heart
He was given the breaded loaves at Glide’s social services center and kitchen where he served meals to low-income San ...
Charles Barkley says he was an ‘idiot’ when he first got rich, owned 3 or 4 luxury cars — then Dr. J gave him a reality check. Here's how America's car obsession is ...
Fortunately, he says, his mentor Julius Erving, better known as Dr.J, gave him a reality check. “Dr. J says, ‘How many of ...