Just was wondering what does everyone think about the Round Mound of Rebound. To me he is my basketball hero coming from a real small town and not just making the league but becoming a future hall of famer. And playing the 4 at just 6-4, in the prime of the NBA and dominating, whew. He could of done much better if he was as tall Karl Malone or something. He was such a great player at such and odd size for the power spot. Thanks for the memories. Hats off to Sir Charles.
He was a great player and I really enjoyed watching him play, but as a commentator, he is a train wreck waiting to happen. I appriciate the open candor he has to his comments, but I have this feeling that one day he is going to say something very very outrageous and the world is going to land on him like a ton of bricks. but then again, it is Sir Charles saying it, and the world might just laugh & say... "well, what more do you expect from Chuck?"
Amen to that. Charles Barkely = I respect everything about Charles. His talent on the court was amazing and his ability to play the 4 at such a short height just goes to show the type of player he is. (He's actually listed at 6-6 but is closer to 6-4). Offcourt he speaks his mind, which might be a bad thing at times but I love it. He doesn't care what people think about him and he's made it very clear that athletes aren't role models, and thats the truth. Oh yeah and if you need to pick up a book check out 'I May Be Wrong but I Doubt It' by Sir Charles. It's not too bad. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">but then again, it is Sir Charles saying it, and the world might just laugh & say... "well, what more do you expect from Chuck?"</div> Exactly - thats like Eminem saying something outrageous. With the reputation he has people don't take him too serious, and most would just laugh it off.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Ice:</div><div class="quote_post">Oh yeah and if you need to pick up a book check out 'I May Be Wrong but I Doubt It' by Sir Charles. It's not too bad. </div>I read that too. Compared to other books by basketball stars, Charles's book is more serious, but I really agree with his view of current events. As a player, Barkley was a monster who once led the league in rebounding at a mere, as previously mentioned by Ice, 6'4". The one disappointment in his career was not winning a ring, and as a Rocket fan, I feel apologetic for my team not helping him get a ring, a promise we made to him when we acquired him in a blockbuster trade in 96.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trip:</div><div class="quote_post">I read that too. Compared to other books by basketball stars, Charles's book is more serious, but I really agree with his view of current events.</div> The only books I read are the ones I have to, but I actually picked that up. It was well written and humorous. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">As a player, Barkley was a monster who once led the league in rebounding at a mere, as previously mentioned by Ice, 6'4". The one disappointment in his career was not winning a ring, and as a Rocket fan, I feel apologetic for my team not helping him get a ring, a promise we made to him when we acquired him in a blockbuster trade in 96.</div> Even though he didn't win a ring, people still appreciate what he did to the game. Everyone knows rings don't make a player - just ask Reggie Miller and John Stockton. I'm just glad Sir Charles didn't sell himself out like Gary Payton and Karl Malone by jumping on the bandwagon for a ring.
Ok, I'm just gonna speak my mind here so don't get too mad. Charles Barkley was a great player and gave alot to this sports. He speaks his mind by telling what he feels to anybody and doesn't care what anybody thinks about him. I've been a 76ers fan my whole life and have lived in Philly my whole life. I was highly upset when I heard that CB was going to retire as a Sun. He started his career here and played most of it here. This is the place that embraced him as a young prospect and cheered him on for those wonderful years. I feel that this is a slap in the face to the city of Philadelphia. I also feel that Allen Iverson's antic's in the past few years swayed CB's decision to do this. If that is true Barkley is an embarassment to our city let alone icon. You should not base your decision on how one person's actions when deciding which city you'd like to go retire in. Totally ridiculous and this is why I think Barkley is a total nimrod.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Ice:</div><div class="quote_post">The only books I read are the ones I have to, but I actually picked that up. It was well written and humorous. Even though he didn't win a ring, people still appreciate what he did to the game. Everyone knows rings don't make a player - just ask Reggie Miller and John Stockton. I'm just glad Sir Charles didn't sell himself out like Gary Payton and Karl Malone by jumping on the bandwagon for a ring.</div> I love Charles...my third fav player from Generation,right behind MJ & 'Nique...however Charles did sale himself to win a ring. Remember when he went to Houston with Clybe & Dream? His sole purpose was to win a ring. And to Need4Sheed..Barkley wanted to retire as a Sun because he said thats where he was more at ease in his career and the most comfortable. Not to mention his trip to the Finals.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Dre:</div><div class="quote_post">And to Need4Sheed..Barkley wanted to retire as a Sun because he said thats where he was more at ease in his career and the most comfortable. Not to mention his trip to the Finals.</div> Yeah, Chuck always said(says) that his best "basketball" years were spent in a Suns uniform. He emphazises this probably saying that he enjoyed his years in Philly on a more personal level. It's okay, Philly and Phx love Chuck either way.
Chuck was a great player on the court. Off the court is another issue all together. Like other NBA players he was not faithful to his wife....which is sad. Ohh well...its the in thing for NBA players to be whores.
Stalefish. Yeah, he he was thinking about coaching the Sixers for a while. That would be good he would teach AI to come to practice and stop whining. But I don't know if he could win a ring.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Dre:</div><div class="quote_post">however Charles did sale himself to win a ring. Remember when he went to Houston with Clybe & Dream? His sole purpose was to win a ring.</div>Well, he did want to go to Houston to win a ring, but how can you blame him? Malone did it, Payton did it, and Mitch Richmond did it. However, what Charles didn't do was leave as a free agent. He made sure that the Suns got reasonable compensation for his departure, which the other three didn't do and left their teams with nothing.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TwinTowers:</div><div class="quote_post">Stalefish. Yeah, he he was thinking about coaching the Sixers for a while. That would be good he would teach AI to come to practice and stop whining. But I don't know if he could win a ring.</div> Yeah right, AI would runs circles around Charles. So bad he'd want to quit, CB wouldn't have a clue on how to run and coach and NBA team. I see him in the WNBA before the NBA.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Quote: Originally Posted by Dre however Charles did sale himself to win a ring. Remember when he went to Houston with Clybe & Dream? His sole purpose was to win a ring. Well, he did want to go to Houston to win a ring, but how can you blame him? Malone did it, Payton did it, and Mitch Richmond did it. However, what Charles didn't do was leave as a free agent. He made sure that the Suns got reasonable compensation for his departure, which the other three didn't do and left their teams with nothing. </div> Yeah, even when he demanded a trade, Charles kept a respect to the city of Phoenix and its fans. He had his problems with Jerry C. and the management, but he still loved the city and its fans. Good for us that Chuck and Jerry made amends and maybe one day he can coach the Suns. I think he may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but Charles knows his basketball. He had an unmatched work ethic on the court that would really benefit a young team like the Suns, especially with our big men that have potential (Amare, Lampe, Zarko). If not head coach, at least Assistant, although I don't think Charles would like taking orders from anybody.
