The Bill Simmons Podcast Charles Barkley on the New NFL Season, NBA Sleepers, Caitlin’s Detractors, and TV Networks Screwing Things Up
Sep 4, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Charles Barkley, the outspoken former NBA star and current analyst, shares his excitement for the new NFL season and discusses intriguing player dynamics in the NBA. He delves into the evolving roles of stars like Jalen Brown and Jayson Tatum and highlights potential sleeper teams for the upcoming season. Barkley also reflects on the challenges faced by the WNBA, particularly regarding Caitlin Clark, and shares humorous anecdotes about his career and the uncertain future of his show on sports television.
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NBA Salary Structure
- Charles Barkley criticizes the NBA's salary structure, where bad teams overpay players.
- He questions the logic of giving large contracts to players on losing teams.
Load Management Criticism
- Barkley criticizes load management in the NBA, emphasizing players' high salaries.
- He urges players to prioritize playing and fulfilling their obligations to fans and teammates.
Flying Commercial
- Barkley recounts flying commercial in his early NBA years.
- He shares a humorous story about an old lady sleeping on his shoulder during a flight.