When you get arrested it’s in big letters. When you get acquitted it’s in small letters.
CHARLES BARKLEYI was asked for years about being a Republican, probably because most black people are Democrats. My mother heard it once and called me and said ‘Charles, Republicans are for the rich people.’ And I said, ‘Mom, I’m rich.’
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This is why I hate white people. You guys try to turn everything into a racial issue.
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I’m just what America needs: another unemployed black man.
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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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I don’t believe professional athletes should be role models. I believe parents should be role models.
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Sometimes that light at the end of the tunnel is a train.
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Kids 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.
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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’m not a role model. Just because I dunk a basketball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.
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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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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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The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not.
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We’re not all supposed to think alike.
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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 have nothing against old people; I want to be one myself one day.
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I just thank God for Dennis [Rodman], cause he makes me look like a saint.
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