Charles Barkley says he came close to joining Lakers once

Charles Barkley reveals untold story about being traded to the Lakers while still with Philadelphia
Charles Barkley began his professional NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers before moving on to the Phoenix Suns, where he shined for years. However, he recently revealed that he came close to playing for the Los Angeles Lakers before that.
Charles Barkley Has Harsh Message for Lakers After Luka Doncic Trade
Despite the addition of Luka Doncic, TNT's Charles Barkley doesn't sound all that impressed with the Lakers and their chances to make a championship run.
Charles Barkley says he came close to joining the Lakers once
You do have an obligation to the game,” Barkley said on the latest episode of The Steam Room podcast with co-host Ernie Johnson. “People always talk about leave the place than you came in. I don’t know if you all understand that.
Charles Barkley Reveals He Was Once Traded To Lakers, But Deal Unexpectedly Fell Apart
Charles Barkley has been criticized recently for being very harsh on the Los Angeles Lakers. But if things had gone differently, he'd be remembered today as a franchise legend. In a recent Steam Room episode with Ernie Johnson,
"I'm outta hell, I'm outta purgatory" - Charles Barkley recalls celebrating his short-lived trade to the Lakers
And I'm like, 'Damn, thank you. It's about time. I can't wait," he stared the story. Barkley had high hopes when the 76ers drafted him fourth overall in the iconic 1984 NBA Draft. However, after Philly traded the No.
Shaq, Charles Barkley Jokingly Take Sides in NFL Reporter Brouhaha at Starbucks
As such, Thursday's Inside the NBA kicked off with Barkley proclaiming he's in a "good mood, man," because he "was at ...
Charles Barkley fires brutally honest Victor Wembanyama face of the league take
Victor Wembanyama has generated one of the biggest talking points in the NBA over the past few weeks. The question? Will ...
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NBA All-Star Game blasted again as Kevin Hart bizarrely gives fishing gear to TNT broadcast crew
On a bizarre night for the NBA and its quest to reinvigorate fan interest in the All-Star Game, the TNT broadcast paused in ...
Chris Finch on Barkley, Shaq, and Kenny: 'It has gotten a little personal'
Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith aren’t for everyone, but there’s no doubt their show has consistently delivered ...
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VIDEO: Charles Barkley Fires Back After Fans Heckle Him With Explicit Chants Before 2025 NBA All-Star Game
Charles Barkley brushed off the criticism from the fans who were booing him as he turned around and gave the crowd a fiery ...
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NBA players were not happy by the egregious break in the middle of the All-Star Game
Last night, that place was inappropriate. Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson have all done a tremendous job with their coverage over the years. This was the final ...
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NBA legend Charles Barkley apologizes to Canada for Donald Trump as 'motivation' clear
Charles Barkley was in a jovial mood as he congratulated Canada on their 3-2 overtime victory against the United States in ...
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Charles Barkley sends message to the mayor of San Francisco after angry gesture to fans at All-Star weekend
After spending the past year railing on San Francisco over its homelessness crisis and lack of cleanliness, NBA on TNT voice Charles ... Lurie and Barkley were even seen together in a photograph ...