“All I Need Is a Tight Dress, a Red Lipstick”: When Charles Barkley Channelized His Inner Dennis Rodman

NBA legend Charles Barkley is undoubtedly one of the funniest basketball stars ever with his hilarious antics on and off the court. Even though he was one of the fiercest competitors out there when it was game time, he did not forget to have fun during his time in the league. During his playing career, Barkley has had some hilarious moments during interviews and press conferences. The 11-time NBA All-Star did not worry about the repercussions and always tried to speak his mind. And he continues to do so.

The Philadelphia 76ers legend once talked about an interesting costume choice for which he could have drawn inspiration from NBA legend Dennis Rodman.

Did Dennis Rodman inspire Charles Barkley??

It is no secret that Dennis Rodman is one of the most flamboyant and unique NBA players ever. Over the course of his career, Rodman has shocked many with his antics on and off the hardwood. The Chicago Bulls legend has been involved in a lot of controversies during and after his time in the league.

However, the five-time NBA champion did not care what others thought about him and did whatever he wanted to even if it caused him trouble. Rodman is infamous for his choice of wardrobe and makeup. His fashion choices, including the time he wore a wedding dress at a book promotion, always managed to shock the media and fans alike.

On the other hand, Charles Barkley once revealed his thoughts on cross-dressing too. The Sir Charles documentary revealed a lot of interesting information about Barkley. In one instance, a picture of him wearing a woman’s costume with long hair was shown.

According to a video posted by a fan account on YouTube, Barkley talked about it and said, “All I need is a little tight dress, some red lipstick, and some pumps and I’ll be alright.”

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Back in the day, the 1993 MVP had a tendency to shock people with his brutal honesty and hilarious antics. These are the things which still make him an endearing icon across American households.

Barkley was not just nimble with his feet but also with his words and it was evident in that instance. The quick-witted Barkley continues to make fans laugh as a basketball analyst for TNT. Fans around the world love his pranks and banter with fellow NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. However, his words have also led to controversies and rifts.

Barkley’s beef with Kevin Durant

Charles Barkley does not shy away from criticizing NBA superstars or other celebrities. However, sometimes his comments sometimes are met with retaliations. Notably, when Barkley discounted Kevin Durant’s two NBA titles, Durant came back swinging. Barkley stated that KD was not a “bus driver” but a “bus rider” because he won the titles after joining Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

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The Slim Reaper did not take the analogy lightly and suggested former players are jealous of current stars for earning more. He then called out Barkley for ring chasing by joining NBA legends Clyde Drexler, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Scottie Pippen with the Houston Rockets and still failing.

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