Charles Barkley Reveals When He Could Leave ‘Inside The NBA’ For LIV Golf

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Charles Barkley has undoubtedly had the time of his life on ‘Inside the NBA’ on TNT over the years. He has become the most beloved member of the cast, as he always keeps it real while also making the audience laugh with his excellent humor. Despite all the success, it seems there is a real possibility that he might well be on his way out.

Reports emerged last week that Barkley could be headed to LIV Golf and during a recent appearance on the “Dan Patrick Show”, Barkley stated that one particular offer would definitely get him to join them.

“Somebody say Phil (Mickelson) got $200 million. I’m like you take that money. Somebody say Dustin Johnson got $150 million and Bryson (DeChambeau) and Brooks (Koepka). I’m like $150 million to play golf 15 times a year? I have no problem with those guys taking that money and if they offer me something crazy, I’m gonna take it too.” When asked to define crazy, Barkley added, “Well, consider how much money I made now, it would take a really huge number for me to give up my life right now.”

After the two agreed that Barkley makes around $20 million via TNT and endorsements, Patrick asked him what he’d do if they tripled it, to which Barkley replied, “If they triple it and next time I’m on your show, the first question better be ‘Charles what are we celebrating tonight?’ that should be your first question. If they triple what I’m making now, your first question should be ‘Hey Charles, where’s the party tonight?'”

Considering Barkley’s current yearly income of around $20 million as per this interview, tripling that would amount to around $60 million a year and that is something he would definitely accept in a heartbeat. He did, however, set a clear deadline of Thursday for them to give him the offer he wants as he doesn’t want to keep TNT in limbo.

If the offer does come, then the question would be whether he’d be allowed to keep both roles and that would seem unlikely, with Barkley saying he hasn’t had a discussion with TNT on the matter yet. If Charles does leave the show, then it is going to be a big loss for basketball fans, but considering his passion for Golf and the money that might be on the table, you can’t blame him for considering the switch.

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Gautam Varier is a staff writer and columnist for Fadeaway World from Mumbai, India. He graduated from Symbiosis International University with a Master of Business specializing in Sports Management in 2020. This educational achievement enables Gautam to apply sophisticated analytical techniques to his incisive coverage of basketball, blending business acumen with sports knowledge.Before joining Fadeaway World in 2022, Gautam honed his journalistic skills at Sportskeeda and SportsKPI, where he covered a range of sports topics with an emphasis on basketball. His passion for the sport was ignited after witnessing the high-octane offense of the Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns. Among the Suns, Shawn Marion stood out to Gautam as an all-time underrated NBA player. Marion’s versatility as a defender and his rebounding prowess, despite being just 6’7”, impressed Gautam immensely. He admired Marion’s finishing ability at the rim and his shooting, despite an unconventional jump shot, believing that Marion’s skill set would have been even more appreciated in today’s NBA.This transformative experience not only deepened his love for basketball but also shaped his approach to sports writing, enabling him to connect with readers through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis.
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