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The occasion becomes special when legends from different fields come together. And something similar happened in 2021 when NBA legend Charles Barkley decided to appear on a very special TNT broadcast with Wayne Gretzky. This amazing moment got thousands of reactions and became a sensation on the Internet. ‘The Great One’ Wayne Gretzky also gave his thoughts about the unforgettable experience. 


Wayne’s views are interesting and they reflect his mindset and reasoning while agreeing to be a part of the TNT show. ‘The Great One’s views on Charles also portray his admiration and respect of Charles Barkley. 

Charles Barkley’s debut and Wayne Gretzky’s frank admissions on the unexpected collaboration 

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The debut show involved a fun hockey game where Charles Barkley played the role of a goalie whose job was to stop Wayne from scoring. However, Gretzky managed to successfully score five times, which Barkley took sportingly. 

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Charles Barkley’s presence added an extra dose of entertainment which made the show gripping to watch. Noticing Gretzky’s clothing and calling it ‘chest protector’ Barkley made Gretzky and other TNT members involved in the broadcast burst out laughing. 

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“He’s one of the most lovable people of the world,” Gretzky recounted. Along with this, ‘the Great One’ also implied how Charles convinced him to do the show. “Charles called me everyday. Twice a day sometimes”, he revealed. 

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Gretzky once explained that his love for hockey made him accept TNT’s offer. He also shared his thoughts that if decided to be a part of the show, he would be himself and not try to be like someone. This shows Gretzky’s individuality and strong personality as a person. 

Intriguing details of Charles Barkley’s TNT contract 

Charles Barkley has given his confirmation to sign a contract with TNT for ten years. As per reports, it is estimated that Barkley will earn more than $300 million from his contract. 

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Barkley’s collaboration will triple the fun, drama, and entertainment for the sports broadcasting channel TNT. As sports fans, we look forward to seeing NBA star Charles Barkley interact with many more sports legends. What did you think of this amazing collaboration and Charles Barkley’s unexpected debut with Wayne Gretzky? Let us know in the comments below.