Charles Barkley knows that people listen to his thoughts about the NBA or even on life itself. These pithy comments, along with a career filled with highlights on and off the basketball court, have helped Barkley establish his net worth.
At this time, Barkley’s net worth sits at $80 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Barkley has been able to leverage his NBA career earnings and TV contract into building up his financial life.
Still, Barkley is known for being a habitual gambler. He has been known to lose money left and right while either playing the tables in Las Vegas or on the golf course. His contract with TNT, where he hosts “Inside the NBA” along with Ernie Johnson Jr., Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal, helps him out.
As a player, Barkley was known to be a physical force around the basket. He also was not afraid to mix it up with players taller and bigger than him. One time, a preseason fight with Charles Oakley led Barkley to miss that season’s opening game.
“Inside the NBA” fans have gotten a chance to see Sir Charles’ funny bone get tickled a lot. He seems to enjoy the good-natured banter between himself and his TV family. Having Kenny and Shaq there as former players, too, probably takes some of the heat off of Barkley to be “on” all the time.
It’s understandable to believe that if Barkley stayed away from the gambling life, then his net worth would be higher. But Barkley takes care of himself and his family quite well. It’ll be interesting to see how Barkley and his friends work things out next season when they stick together and work for ESPN.
Barkley’s already been at odds with ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins. That ought to make for some must-see TV when they are in the same studio.
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