Charles Barkley is considered one of the wisest veterans in the NBA today. His ability to break down a game and explain plays gives a good perspective to fans of the game. Despite being a great player during his time in the NBA, we’ve got a true glimpse of his basketball IQ in more recent years.
While he may not get everything right, Barkley does have his moments. His recent predictions of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Braves winning championships has led NBA player Draymond Green to believe that Barkley’s ‘Chuck Guarantee’ might be becoming more accurate.
Barkley’s wealth of experience as a player at the highest level in the NBA allows him to give a lot of solid insight into the game. And one of his best comments actually reflects just how a player can go from a moment of glory to a moment of shame.
“The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not.”
Charles Barkley aptly explained the difference between a good shot and a bad shot, saying that a shot’s quality is determined by whether it goes into the hoop or not. While his explanation may seem simple, he actually makes a valid point about the perception of a good shot in the league.
Barkley is considered one of the best players in the history of the NBA to never win an NBA championship. He came close in 1993 when he won the MVP and took the Suns to the NBA Finals. But they couldn’t get past Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
But Barkley has respect for the players who have played in his era, saying that Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are the two most important figures in the league. And his explanation for their importance is one of the many examples of Chuck showcasing basketball intelligence.
In his later years, Barkley has become an analyst and a panelist for Inside The NBA on TNT and has become a fixture on the show. His insights are not only helpful for fans but are also delivered in a way that is entertaining and hilarious for the casual audience.
