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Charles Barkley On Why Professional Athletes Are The Luckiest People In The World

Charles Barkley calls professional athletes the "luckiest people in the world," reflecting on his career, earnings, and the opportunities sports provide.

Vishwesha Kumar
Dec 9, 2024
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Charles Barkley has never been one to hold back his opinions, and during a recent appearance on The Mark Jackson Show, the NBA Hall of Famer shared a heartfelt perspective on why professional athletes are the luckiest people in the world. Reflecting on his career and life, Barkley emphasized the immense privilege that comes with playing sports at the highest level, expressing gratitude for the opportunities it afforded him and the life he’s built.

“I built my mom and grandmother house. I sent all my nieces to college. I sent my daughter to two of the best colleges in the world and she’s amazing.” 

“I’ve been all over the world. I’m the lucky one I ain’t worried about no bad knees or no bad shoulders. Most people and I don’t mean this in a wrong way, most people have to get real jobs.”

“We’re the luckiest people in the world. I tell people I say, yo man if you play a professional sport, no matter what it is, you’re one of the luckiest people in the world.”

“This is such a lucky blessing, it’s like hitting a lottery especially Mark, me and you who played. If you play double-digit years in the pros, you’re one of the luckiest people on the planet because the average pro sports career is only like three years but if you’re good enough to play double-digit years, you’re the luckiest person in the world.”

Barkley’s sentiments are backed by his impressive earnings during and after his NBA career. Over 16 seasons in the league, he made $40.6 million, a significant sum for his era. However, his financial success didn’t end there. 

Since retiring, Barkley has become one of the most recognized and beloved analysts in sports media, thanks to his role on TNT’s Inside the NBA. In 2022, he signed a 10-year, $210 million contract extension with the network, making him one of the highest-paid sports analysts in history. As of 2024, Barkley’s net worth is estimated at $60 million.

Despite his financial success, Barkley’s message isn’t solely about money. It’s about the unique opportunities afforded to athletes—the ability to travel the world, influence lives, and create a lasting legacy. For him, professional sports provided a platform to take care of his loved ones and inspire countless fans. His words serve as a reminder of the extraordinary life that sports can offer and the humility needed to appreciate it fully.

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Vishwesha Kumar is a staff writer for Fadeaway World from Bengaluru, India. Graduating with a Bachelor of Technology from PES University in 2020, Vishwesha leverages his analytical skills to enhance his sports journalism, particularly in basketball. His experience includes writing over 3000 articles across respected publications such as Essentially Sports and Sportskeeda, which have established him as a prolific figure in the sports writing community.Vishwesha’s love for basketball was ignited by watching LeBron James, inspiring him to delve deeply into the nuances of the game. This personal passion translates into his writing, allowing him to connect with readers through relatable narratives and insightful analyses. He holds a unique and controversial opinion that Russell Westbrook is often underrated rather than overrated. Despite Westbrook's flaws, Vishwesha believes that his triple-double achievements and relentless athleticism are often downplayed, making him one of the most unique and electrifying players in NBA history, even if his style of play can sometimes be polarizing. 
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