Yeah Ernie, its called defense, I mean I wouldn’t know anything about it personally but I’ve heard about it through the grapevine.
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.’
More Charles Barkley Quotes
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I’m not paid to be a role model. I’m paid to wreak havoc on the basketball court.
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I played against him (Wilkins) in college. Getting nominated with him, that’s pretty cool.
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I’m just what America needs: another unemployed black man.
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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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You got to believe in yourself. Hell, I believe I’m the best-looking guy in the world and I might be right.
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I’d never buy my girl a watch… she’s already got a clock over the stove.
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I know I’m never as good or bad as one single performance. I’ve never believed in my critics or my worshippers, and I’ve always been able to leave the game at the arena.
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We don’t need refs, but I guess white guys need something to do.
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We’re just playing basketball. It’s not like we’re going out to have unprotected sex with Magic.
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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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I want to be a politician. I think I understand how the system works, I think a lot of politicians are corrupt, and it’s about time we put some people in there who are going to look out for the majority of the people instead of the rich people.
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I’m really disturbed about the gay marriage thing. Because I think gay people should get married, cause it’s their own business. Because as a Black man, I think you’ve got to be against any form of discrimination.
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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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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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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.
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