If I weren’t earning $3 million a year to dunk a basketball, most people on the street would run in the other direction if they saw me coming.
CHARLES BARKLEYIf I weren’t earning $3 million a year to dunk a basketball, most people on the street would run in the other direction if they saw me coming.
CHARLES BARKLEYPreseason is just a way to screw fans out of money.
CHARLES BARKLEYI think anybody who is racist is an idiot whether they are black or white.
CHARLES BARKLEYHe’s got to bring something stronger than that. That’s like bringing milk to a bar, it’s not strong enough
CHARLES BARKLEYIf Michael Jordan was a damn plumber, he couldn’t get a date. Any guy got $500 million looks good.
CHARLES BARKLEYI don’t believe professional athletes should be role models. I believe parents should be role models.
CHARLES BARKLEYMy message is simple: take control of your life.
CHARLES BARKLEYYou can talk without saying a thing. I don’t ever want to be that type of person.
CHARLES BARKLEYKids are great. That’s one of the best things about our business, all the kids you get to meet. It’s a shame they have to grow up to be regular people and come to the games and call you names.
CHARLES BARKLEYSometimes that light at the end of the tunnel is a train.
CHARLES BARKLEYWhite 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.
CHARLES BARKLEYCurling is not a sport. I called my grandmother and told her she could win a gold medal because they have dusting in the Olympics now.
CHARLES BARKLEYI played against him (Wilkins) in college. Getting nominated with him, that’s pretty cool.
CHARLES BARKLEYPoor 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.
CHARLES BARKLEYWhen 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.
CHARLES BARKLEYThe main thing to do is relax and let your talent do the work.
CHARLES BARKLEY