Expressing Deep-Seated Love for 76ers Legend?s $5,000,000 News, Stephen A. Smith Slaps Stern Warning on Charles Barkley

Stephen A. Smith had some words of advice for Philadelphia 76ers legend Charles Barkley. The 60-year-old former NBA superstar has had a great impact on the media with his television career alongside Shaquille O’Neal and a few others. However, this serious side of Barkley was unknown. Rather, a promising and responsible side! Barkley made news recently for his big donation towards his alma mater after the Supreme Court’s major decision. While there was a lot of praise from Smith, he also had a stern warning for the Chuckster.

The responsible favor from Barkley at the right time led the public to assume political intentions, which was eliminated by Smith, along with a caveat.?

Stephen A. Smith appreciates Charles Barkley’s ‘golden heart’ but with a warning

Now that the off-season has started, 55-year-old Smith decided to switch topics for the time being. Smith maintained a serious side, but for a much important crisis in the country right now. The analyst decided to praise Barkley for a huge donation while speaking about the seriousness of college admissions.

The 55-year-old shared,?“We should appreciate the heart of my brother Charles Barkley…He’s a special brother. I love Charles Barkley… He’s got a heart of gold.” That’s indeed a lot of unexpected love from someone like Stephen A. Smith.?

Though the NBA analyst had nothing but respect for his “brother,” he made it clear he didn’t want Chuck to enter politics. Considering his recent donation, the public wanted Barkley to run for the Governor of Alabama.?

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As the new desire spread like wildfire, Smith decided to put an end to it. The sports journalist revealed, “I’m one of the first, I’ll tell it to his face. He damn sure don’t need to be getting into politics. He ain’t gonna be no Governor of Alabama… Stop it… We don’t need Charles Barkley as a Governor.”?

Well, Smith is not entertaining this sudden public desire. But what was the donation from Barkley which hinted at his arrival in politics??

Charles Barkley wins hearts with the donation

Barkley has publicly revealed several times he wanted to run for governor back in the 2000s. However, a decade later, the 1993 MVP made it clear he was not interested in the role anymore. His recent $5 million donation to his alma mater, the University of Auburn, revived the ‘Governor’ talks.

As per reports, in a move to ensure diversity in Auburn, Barkley made this huge donation to provide scholarships for African American students. However, this promising side led to wrong assumptions which Smith did not like.

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