I don’t believe professional athletes should be role models. I believe parents should be role models.
CHARLES BARKLEYAs 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.
More Charles Barkley Quotes
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There’s only 5 real jobs in the world. Teacher, fireman, policeman, doctor and somebody who is in the armed service. If you don’t have one of those 5 jobs, you shouldn’t take your life that serious.
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The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not.
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Poor white people and poor black people just don’t know how much they have in common. Rich people don’t give a damn about either group.
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I always laugh when people ask me about rebounding techniques. I’ve got a technique. It’s called just go get the damn ball.
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He’ll never be Jordan. This clearly takes him out of the conversation. He can win as much as he wants to.
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I played against him (Wilkins) in college. Getting nominated with him, that’s pretty cool.
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Christian is going to be the strongest man in the NBA next year, because all he’s been doing all summer is carrying around the luggage for 11 guys.
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I don’t worry about playing basketball; that comes natural. I just want to have fun.
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The main thing to do is relax and let your talent do the work.
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I’m just what America needs: another unemployed black man.
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Social media is where losers go to feel important.
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White folks are not going to come to see a bunch of guys with tattoos, with cornrows. I’m sorry, but anyone who thinks different, they’re stupid.
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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 think you have an obligation to be honest.
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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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