Charles Barkley would’ve been anorexic for Joel Embiid’s $193 million contract
Charles Barkley joined the Dan Patrick Show and delivered criticism towards 76ers superstar Joel Embiid amid load management concerns.
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Charles Barkley has a way of putting across things, which truly makes him the best in the business. His latest criticism of Joel Embiid is no less, as Barkley went on a scathing rant about the Philadelphia 76ers star’s load management issues.
Joining the Dan Patrick Show, Chuck made some critical observations about Embiid and the present crop of NBA players missing games after signing major contracts. Joel Embiid has been under fire throughout the offseason after signing a 3-year $193 Million contract extension with the 76ers.
Since his extension, Embiid has yet to suit up for a single game for the Sixers, as he continues load management of his right knee injury. Charles Barkley dug into Embiid and other players who have missed major time due to the ‘load management epidemic’ in the NBA.
I got in shape for $2 million. My first contract was 4 years $2 million. I lost 50 pounds because I was fat in college. Again, I would be totally anorexic for $75-80 Million.
Charles Barkley said
"They're both problems. Now it's just a 3-point contest, but what's got to be the biggest problem going forward is when we have guys making $80, $90, $100 million, not playing back to back games."
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) November 1, 2024
-Charles Barkley on which is worst for the #NBA, too many 3's or load management pic.twitter.com/b7G04QSWye
Charles Barkley called out superstars like Zion Williamson and Joel Embiid for continually missing games due to injury and load management concerns. NBA stars are lining up to receive exorbitant contracts across the NBA, with some stars earning more than $50-60 million a year. The Chuckster quipped that he would have become ‘anorexic’ trying to lose weight to remain in shape and healthy.
It’s embarrassing as an older player that we have to beg these guys to play basketball.
Charles Barkley told Dan Patrick
The Chuckster clarified that he did not mean to come off as an older player hating on newer generations of athletes. However, given the generational money being handed out to superstars in the modern NBA, Charles Barkley was perplexed by the increasing number of stars missing games.
He was especially concerned about the future of superstars missing games with the NBA’s new TV Rights deal set to kick in next season. Of course, Barkley certainly isn’t worried about voicing his opinions. What’s the worst TV Networks could do, fire him?
Charles Barkley set to return for superstar studded ‘Match’
TNT and Max are ready to bring back ‘The Match’ on primetime television. The network announced that the highly acclaimed golf showdown featuring some of the top stars in the world will be back for a special two-day event on Nov. 21 and 22.
The latest edition is set to feature a slurry of stars, including TNT’s very own superstar, Charles Barkley.
$1M winner-take-all ?
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 31, 2024
Barkley.
Gretzky.
Griffey.
Griffin.
Phelps.
Murray.
Wahlberg.
Bargatze.
New tournament format ? The Match is BACK Nov. 21 AND 22 on @tntsports and @SportsonMax ?️ pic.twitter.com/JnCxmFabuP
Barkley will be joining Bill Murray, Mark Wahlberg, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Phelps, Nate Bargatze, Ken Griffey Jr. and Blake Griffin in Florida for an epic showdown of stars.
The show will be hosted by Inside the NBA host Ernie Johnson, with the Chuckster joining the commentary crew as well. Watch as Charles Barkley returns for his 9th appearance in the Match, ready to put his golf skills on display.
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