Charles Barkley is a man of many trades. Whether as a player, a commentator, an analyst, or a golfer, the Chuckster has excelled in every facet. Okay, maybe excelled is too strong a word for that last one. But, the Philadelphia 76ers legend has made a big name for himself away from the basketball court as well. While his duties as an analyst have predominantly featured basketball, Chuck hasn’t shied away from dalliances with other sports. Recently, he was a chief analyst for TNT’s The Match. Moreover, he’s also an avid football enthusiast.

But, just like with basketball, his GUARANTEE should always be taken with a pinch of salt.

Charles Barkley puts his money on the GOAT coach

Coaching has been an incredibly tough job over the years, in every sport. The mass coaching changes in the NBA in the last season have garnered massive attention. But, few deal with as much responsibility as an NFL head coach. To cement yourself as the greatest in that class requires doing the extraordinary. For Bill Belichick, that extraordinary was 8 Super Bowls.

But, his true rise to immortality came some 20 years after that feat. In 2000, the New England Patriots were a middling franchise in the NFL. Then, Coach Belichick joined the ranks. The rest, as they say, is history.

From 2000 onwards, the team won 6 Super Bowls, more than any other franchise in NFL history. While some call Tom Brady the engine, Bill was at worst, the driver of the engine. He is a man so legendary, his defensive planning earned the entire play a place in the Pro Football Hall-Of-Fame.

But, the last few years have seen a reversal of fortunes. Since 2020, the Patriots have been underwhelming, to say the least. However, with Coach Belichick still calling the shots, Charles Barkley still has hope.

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While he credited other teams, most notably Patrick Mahomes‘ Chiefs, his money is on the former 6-time Champions. “The AFC is going to be so crazy this year…Y’all better quit sleeping on the New England Patriots this year…My man Belichick gonna get it back together.”

Perhaps, Charles hasn’t learned his lesson from his Super Bowl pick earlier in the year.

Mahomes costs Barkley

The matchup was set between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. While Patrick Mahomes’ leg injury had caused some doubts, most expected the Chiefs to prevail. Chief among them was former Phoenix Suns player, Charles Barkley.

After betting $100,000 on the Eagles, Barkley tasted the sour taste of defeat at the hands of Patrick Mahomes. Completing a legendary run on an injured leg, Mahomes was sensational as he led the Chiefs to victory.

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While he credited Mahomes and the incredible team in Kansas City, Barkley’s New England pick might just be more fodder for the best quarterback in the game. With football season soon to start, who will prevail? Sir Charles or Patrick bleeping Mahomes?

Maybe they can work out their differences over a few holes of golf.