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Charles Barkley had an amazing NBA career. He achieved several noteworthy feats in his career and he was a force in the league. After retiring as a professional basketball player, he became an NBA analyst. As it stands, Charles Barkley makes appearances on NBA on TNT as an analyst. He also provides an insider perspective on the game.

Charles Barkley has been working for NBA on TNT for quite a while now. When asked how long he plans to continue working as an analyst, Barkley said he only has 2 years left on his contract. Furthermore, he subtly hinted that these two years would be last. Barkley also said he does not feel the need to work until the day he dies.

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He feels there is more to life than just work. He expressed his love for all the people on the show and the work they do. However, Barkley feels that he is coming of age, and now may just be the perfect time to say goodbye to this life.

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The interviewer asked him how long he wished to be a broadcaster for and Barkley replied, “And I don’t want to die on TV. I want to die on the golf course or somewhere fishing. I don’t want to be sitting inside over [by] fat-ass Shaq [waiting] to drop dead.”

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal have provided the NBA community with countless hours of entertainment. They have been the subject of innumerable jokes and memes. Chiefly, they always come in with the happiest faces and the most wholesome content for NBA on TNT.

It is definitely going to be the end of an era when Charles Barkley retires as a broadcaster. Not a lot of former players continue fan engagement as much as these two players do.

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Charles Barkley’s legendary career

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Charles Barkley is considered to be one of the best Small Forwards to play the sport. He was an extremely influential player and he challenged all the greats who played during his time. Barkley has achieved almost everything an NBA player would ever want.

He was the MVP in the 1992 season. He was also an 11-time All-Star. These are just a few of his achievements. However, his one regret was never being able to win a championship.

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Throughout his career, he averaged 22.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. Legendary numbers from a legendary player. He was also inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame.

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