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Charles Barkley
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Charles Barkley

Athlete · born February 20, 1963

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Charles Wade Barkley is an American former professional basketball player who is a television analyst on TNT Sports and CBS Sports. Nicknamed "Sir Charles", "the Chuckster", and "the Round Mound of Rebound", Barkley played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~21Joined Philadelphia 76ers1984
  2. ~22Named NBA All-Rookie Team1985
  3. ~23Named All-NBA Team1986
  4. ~28Received the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award1991
  5. ~29Joined Phoenix Suns1992
  6. ~30Received the NBA Most Valuable Player Award1993
  7. ~33Joined Houston Rockets1996
  8. 33Notable work: Space JamNovember 15, 1996

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