Charles Barkley

Biography

Charles Wade Barkley, born February 20, 1963, is a television analyst on TNT Sports and CBS Sports. A former professional basketball player, Barkley played 16 seasons in the NBA, earning numerous accolades including 11-time NBA All-Star, 11-time member of the All-NBA Team, and MVP in 1993. He won two Olympic gold medals as a member of the U.S. national team before transitioning to broadcasting, where he remains a prominent voice on the sport.