Charles Barkley leaves $100 million ‘on the table’ to remain with popular show Inside the NBA

Charles Barkley disclosed that he sacrificed a substantial sum by remaining at his current broadcasting job, emphasizing his commitment to loyalty and co-workers.

Charles Barkley leaves $100 million ‘on the table’ to remain with popular show Inside the NBA

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley recently revealed that he left at least $100 million on the table by choosing to stay with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports (formerly Turner Sports) and TNT. This astonishing figure has made rounds on the internet and thrown light on Barkley’s staunch priorities.

In an interview with Dan Le Batard, Chuck disclosed the enormous amount he left on the table, just to show his commitment to his colleagues and the network. When Warner Bros. Discovery lost the NBA broadcasting rights, Charles Barkley, a key figure on their most popular TV show, Inside the NBA, could have become one of the most sought-after sports media free agents ever.

A minimum of 100 million... I want to thank all those networks for reaching out to me. It was really humbling and cool... Like I said, Dan, even though they were throwing crazy numbers, I was like, 'damn,' But as long as I got my people safe at TNT, man, I feel really good.
Charles Barkley said

Despite having signed a 10-year, $200 million contract extension with TNT in 2022, he prioritized the well-being of his colleagues over personal financial gain. His choice has earned him widespread respect and admiration.

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Also, instead of retiring or moving to another network, he chose to stay with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports and TNT. This decision was surprising, given the potential financial gain he could have made by leaving.

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Charles Barkley also shared his thoughts on Steve Kerr’s decision to limit Boston Celtics’ NBA winner Jayson Tatum‘s playing time during the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Barkley, who played for Team USA at the 1992 Olympics, has credibility on the subject and offered his insight.

There's no reason for him not to play Jayson Tatum. Jayson Tatum would have been the second-best player on Serbia. Probably would have been the best player on France. For him not to get any minutes in two games... that wasn't right, that wasn't fair.
Charles Barkley said on the Dan Le Batard show

JT had a remarkable season leading up to the Olympics, as he averaged 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. Despite his impressive performance, he sat out two entire games during the Olympics, sparking controversy over Steve Kerr’s coaching decisions.

Barkley’s comments come as Kerr deserves credit for leading Team USA to its fifth straight Gold medal. Tatum would now turn his attention to the upcoming season as the Boston Celtics would aim to become the first team since the Splash Bros-led Golden State Warriors to retain their crown.

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