Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley
	Charles Barkley in 2008
Personal information
Born	February 20, 1963 (age 62); Leeds, Alabama
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school	Leeds (Leeds, Alabama)
College	Auburn (1981–1984)
NBA draft	1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
	Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career	1984–2000
Position	Power forward
Number	34, 32, 4
Career history
1984–1992	Philadelphia 76ers
1992–1996	Phoenix Suns
1996–2000	Houston Rockets
Career highlights and awards
	NBA Most Valuable Player (1993); 11× NBA All-Star (1987–1997); NBA All-Star Game MVP (1991); 5× All-NBA First Team (1988–1991, 1993); 5× All-NBA Second Team (1986, 1987, 1992, 1994, 1995); All-NBA Third Team (1996); NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985); NBA rebounding leader (1987); No. 34 retired by Philadelphia 76ers; Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor; No. 34 retired by Phoenix Suns; NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team; Third-team All-American – NABC (1984); SEC Player of the Year (1984); No. 34 retired by Auburn;
Career NBA statistics
Points	23,757 (22.1 ppg)
Rebounds	12,546 (11.7 rpg)
Assists	4,215 (3.9 apg)
	Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
	Basketball Hall of Fame as player
	College Basketball Hall of Fame; Inducted in 2006
Representing United States
Men's national basketball team
Olympic Games
FIBA Americas Championship

Charles Wade Barkley (born February 20, 1963) is a former American professional basketball player. Nicknamed '"Sir Charles" for his aggressive and outspoken behavior, and "The Round Mound of Rebound" for his unusual build and talent as a player, Barkley established himself as one of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) most dominating power forwards.

For a power forward, Barkley had an extremely versatile offensive game. He was not considered a great player at the defensive end. He is referred to as Chuck Barkley by many of his friends.

Barkley had many nicknames over the course of his college and pro career, making him one of the basketball players, and persons, with the most nicknames. Some of the other nicknames include "The Chuckster" and "The Chuck Wagon". Barkley is regarded as one of the best rebounders in the history of the game.

Many people view him as the greatest player who did not win an NBA championship during his career, although others argue for players such as Karl Malone, John Stockton and Patrick Ewing. Often considered the best power forward in the league (NBA), people did not agree with his totalitarian views. He is a studio analyst on the ESPN television show Inside the NBA. The program features host Ernie Johnson with analysts Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal.

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