"I've never played with a great player in his prime while I've been in my prime," Barkley explained in his exclusive interview with Salon. "Michael has had Scottie [Pippen]. Bird had Kevin [McHale] and Robert Parish. And Magic, shit, Magic had everybody."

According to Barkley, the retirement timeline was part of an agreement Johnson, 70, made after ESPN got the rights to “Inside the NBA.” Barkely was outspoken about the future of the show after TNT Sports lost NBA broadcast rights and licensed the show to ESPN.

Charles Barkley revealed why he’s extremely high on the Indiana Pacers this season and believes they could surprise the Eastern Conference.

Charles Barkley has revealed that his future on Inside the NBA is tied directly to Ernie Johnson. The Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers icon joined the TNT studio show in 2000 a

NBA legend Charles Barkley has a lot to thank TNT Sports for after setting him up for a career in broadcasting following his playing days. So, when the time came for him to give back to the team, he did so. It took place when TNT was left out of the NBA's ...

CHARLES BARKLEY has revealed he is quitting Inside the NBA after the upcoming season – and Ernie Johnson is going with him. Former league MVP Barkley, 63, has been part of the much-loved

The pair have been on a legendary run on 'Inside the NBA' since 2000, when Barkley joined the show a decade into Johnson hosting.

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley declared the WNBA is "for women only" and criticized Adam Silver and Cathy Engelbert for not addressing the issue earlier.

Barkley said during a recent appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast” that he expects the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season to be his last on “Inside the NBA,” adding that Johnson will be joining him in retirement. “Me and Ernie are a package deal,” Barkley said. “So right now, unless Ernie changes his mind, next year is my last year, 100 percent.”

The San Antonio Spurs did not need much time to see what Stephon Castle could become. A year later, Dylan Harper has given the team another young guard with the size and scoring ability to make the backcourt more dangerous.

Charles Barkley says WNBA players dislike Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, blaming a mix of jealousy, race, and sexuality for the hostility.