I don’t believe professional athletes should be role models. I believe parents should be role models.
CHARLES BARKLEYPreseason is just a way to screw fans out of money.
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I remember sitting down with the Rockets and saying, ‘Yeah. I’m going to retire.’ They said, ‘Well, we’ll give you $9 million.’ And I said, ‘You got a pen on you?’
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Preseason is just a way to screw fans out of money.
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As long as anti-gay legislation exists in any state, I strongly believe big events such as the Final Four and Super Bowl should not be held in those states’ cities.
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I just thank God for Dennis [Rodman], cause he makes me look like a saint.
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If you’re scarde to fail, you don’t deserve to be successful.
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When you’re black, you have to deal with so much crap in your life from other black people. It’s a dirty, dark secret; I’m glad it’s coming out.
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I played against him (Wilkins) in college. Getting nominated with him, that’s pretty cool.
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I just wish all these young black kids would realize how significant it is to stop acting a fool out there, killing each other, not getting their education. You know, people have died to put us in a situation to be successful.
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People always say turn the other cheek. If you turn the other cheek, I’m gonna hit you in the other cheek too.
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Half Man, Half Sit-Out-The-Season.
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When you read the book you see that these guys aren’t holding any punches. They’re straightforward. They’re honest. They’re giving you their honest opinion.
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Well, all I can say is that people know I’m not saying anything out of malice.
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I like to help poor people who got no chance. If rich people don’t, who will? Not other poor people, that’s for sure.
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There’s nobody you’d rather beat than your good friend.
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Poor people cannot rely on the government to come to help you in times of need. You have to get your education. Then nobody can control your destiny.
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