When Charles Barkley revealed the major habit behind his success: "'He’s a straight shooter and he doesn’t take himself that seriously'"
Charles Barkley has achieved a lot of success. As a basketball player, Barkley was very dominant and one of the best players of his era. However, he's remained popular since retiring from basketball.
The former NBA All-Star is now mostly known for his work on TNT's "Inside the NBA" show. As a basketball analyst, Barkley is very lighthearted and loves to joke with his colleagues. According to him, this is a big part of his happiness.
"And I think when people watch me on television, they are like, 'This dude realizes he was just a basketball player. He’s a straight shooter and he doesn’t take himself that seriously,'" the basketball legend revealed.
According to him, having a positive attitude is key to success. Due to this, Barkley can often be seen laughing and having fun on TV.
Charles Barkley is all about having a positive attitude
Barkley spent 16 years playing in the NBA. During this period, he won numerous accolades, including the 1992-1993 MVP award, 11 All-Star appearances, and more. The former basketball player also entered the basketball Hall of Fame.
As a superstar, Barkley also earned a lot of big contracts. Thanks to them and his business investments, the basketball legend is worth around $60 million as of January 2023.
Despite no longer being a basketball superstar, Charles Barkley is still a public person and gets a lot of media attention. While he certainly enjoys his fame, the basketball analyst also says that it comes with a few negative sides.
"When you’re famous...and I hate to use that term...you are always on a roller coaster," Barkley told CNBC. "I make sure that I just sit somewhere and laugh at least five to 10 minutes a day."
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Barkley's professional basketball career ended in 2000. However, he's been very successful in his current position and a lot of basketball fans love watching him due to his amazing personality.
Barkley wants people to have fun watching him
Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson make "Inside the NBA" one of the most entertaining basketball shows. They all love joking with each other, which is what makes the show fun to watch.
Barkley joined TNT in 2000, shortly after his retirement, and will stay with the TV network for another decade.
Barkley realizes that he was great at playing basketball, but also that there are more important things in life. Due to this, he always gives his best to entertain his viewers and fans.
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Considering that all members of "Inside the NBA" recently received new contracts, the show will most likely remain popular for at least a few more years. Barkley is a big part of it, which is why TNT couldn't let him go.