Deeply Troubled in High School, ?Crying? Charles Barkley Saw Support in 2 Women Working at Houses and Meat Factory

Many of the NBA superstars throughout the history of the league have struggled a lot before being loved by thousands around the country. The stories of hardships for players like Giannis Antetokounmpo are well-known to the fans who have grown to love them over the years. In a similar story, another NBA legend had to push himself through a lot of struggles before becoming a Hall of Famer. In a documentary from the 90s, Charles Barkley mentioned a lot of his struggles before his playing career and the two women who helped him through it.?

Barkley credited a lot of the qualities in his life to his beloved mother and grandmother. Two women who worked endlessly to support Barkley and his two younger brothers.

Charles Barkley and the two superheroes who propelled him to success

Before Barkley became a Philadelphia 76ers legend he was just another high school kid who faced his inner demons. Additionally, unlike other kids, he was also worried about helping his mother and grandmother.?

In a documentary from the 90s, Sir Charles, the 76ers legend mentioned all about his two pillars. According to Barkley, his mother used to clean houses and his grandmother used to work at a meat factory, clocking overtime to support the family.?

However, his mother revealed that they weren?t the only ones working hard for the family as little Barkley used to sacrifice many weekends just to get on the team.?

?A lot of Saturday nights when the other boys would be out going to dances and things, Charles would be down on the basketball court,? said Charcey Glenn, the 76ers legend’s mother. She further added ?he would come home and would cry, he said ?mom I am good enough to play on the foster team if they would just give me chance””?

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Despite all the problems faced by him in his teen years, the 11-time all-star bloomed in his senior year of high school. Subsequently, earning a full scholarship to Auburn University.?

Barkley?s journey to the NBA?

The 76ers legend left his university before his final year to make himself eligible for the 84? NBA draft. He was selected as a fifth pick by the Philadelphia 76ers, a team that would grant him legendary status.

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Charles Barkley went on to become one of the most legendary players in the NBA. The NBA icon earned 11 All-Star appearances while becoming one of the most loved players in the country.