Charles Barkley

American basketball player

Charles Wade Barkley (born February 20, 1963) is an American former 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.

Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley in 2008
Personal information
Born (1963-02-20) February 20, 1963 (age 61)
Leeds, Alabama
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolLeeds (Leeds, Alabama)
CollegeAuburn (1981–1984)
NBA draft1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career1984–2000
PositionPower forward
Number34, 32, 4
Career history
19841992Philadelphia 76ers
19921996Phoenix Suns
19962000Houston Rockets
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points23,757 (22.1 ppg)
Rebounds12,546 (11.7 rpg)
Assists4,215 (3.9 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Basketball Hall of Fame as player
College Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2006
Medals
Representing  United States
Men's national basketball team
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1992 Barcelona Men's basketball
Gold medal – first place 1996 Atlanta Men's basketball
FIBA Americas Championship
Gold medal – first place 1992 Portland Men's basketball

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 an analyst on the television show Inside the NBA. The program features host Ernie Johnson with analysts Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal.

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